Frances Willard Elementary School

As a former student from 12 years ago, it seems that homework structure has changed in the sense that some of it is "pre-made". I've seen several with vague instructions along with English errors and I wonder how a student is suppose to interpret them. Another point is that the student to teacher ratio is much larger now. I remember every grade up until 2nd grade were fairly small classes. Also, our current technology should be able to help understand how students are performing in classes and achieve results like those at the top at the nation, yet it seems as though this school is still 15 years behind. The school does have a good community reach and the kindergarten class is outstanding. In general terms though, the school should be doing much better in terms of math, cognitive thinking, and creativity; all of which help as the backbone of understanding complicated tasks done in high school, university, business, engineering, and everywhere else in everyday life. Overall: Good: Friendly staff, great community, and decent curriculum.Bad: Far behind in education and resources that is expected of an elementary school around the nation. Grades 1-3 lacking behind.-Note all the above is broad due to limited space and one should thoroughly research schools before making a decision and assist their child in achieving their success and transitioning into our society.

Thurgood Marshall School has proved to be successful with their continued support and encouragement of their students. The friendly, welcoming, confident and hopeful staff allows their students room to grow in a great environment with outstanding professionalism.

I think this school is awesome. I can only rate it average because I'm applying the rate to all aspects of the school. Students are not meeting the statewide test expectations, but they work hard and learn. I feel welcome, and I feel that my daughters have an awesome teacher that is open to my ideas and is willing to help me create a wonderful educational journey for them. My kids will not be turned off by the awesome staff here. After visiting several other buildings, including high performing ones, I still chose the RI Academy for my children.