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Stephen Olney School

1378 Douglas Avenue, North Providence, RI, 02904

About Stephen Olney School

Stephen Olney Elementary School has a friendly, structured feel that families often mention. The math proficiency usually stays somewhere in the mid-range, shifting a bit depending on the students each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher working closely with a small group, which helps the classrooms stay calm and gives quieter kids more chances to participate. Compared with nearby North Providence schools like Whelan and McGuire, Stephen Olney feels a bit more organized in its routines but still very warm and easy for younger learners to settle into. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of North Providence usually sits in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with updated homes costing a little more. After Stephen Olney, students typically move on to North Providence Middle School and later North Providence High School. Many former students eventually work in fields like nursing support, digital tech roles, HVAC and automotive trades, early childhood education, culinary jobs, and various small business paths. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps daily routines predictable, and maintains a caring environment. It’s the kind of place where kids grow at a steady, comfortable pace.

Stephen Olney School Contact Information

Address

1378 Douglas Avenue, North Providence, RI, 02904

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Phone

(401) 233-1160

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 15%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 15% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
414
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 102 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Stephen Olney School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50%
Asian 5.07%
Hispanic 27.54%
Black 9.66%
Two+ Races 5.31%
Native Am. 0%
White
50%
Asian
5.07%
Hispanic
27.54%
Black
9.66%
Two+ Races
5.31%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 414
45.17%
187 Female
52.66%
218 Male

Student Population

414 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

285 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Stephen Olney Elementary recently expanded its phonics-based reading groups and added a new fluency block for grades K–3. A refreshed math rotation also started this quarter, focusing on number sense, early geometry, and real-world problem-solving.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic updates were added this year at Stephen Olney?

Ans. The school expanded phonics groups and launched a refreshed math rotation.

Q2. How does the school help students needing extra support?

Ans. Teachers provide small-group reading and math lessons based on weekly progress checks.

Q3. Do students have access to creative activities?

Ans. Yes, they participate in art, music, hands-on projects, and simple STEM tasks.

Q4. How does Stephen Olney communicate with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, emails, and app notifications throughout the year.

Q5. What events does the school host for families?

Ans. The school organizes literacy nights, seasonal performances, and community gatherings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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