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#114 of 302 schools in RI
Top 37% in state
Francis J. Varieur School
Elementary School · Pawtucket · Pawtucket, RI
A Pawtucket elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
486 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis J. Varieur School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis J. Varieur School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawtucket), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,954
Median home value
$287,400
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
39.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Agnes E. Little SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Cunningham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Fallon Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 549 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pawtucket
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $19,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis J. Varieur School is listed in Pawtucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis J. Varieur School
Francis J. Varieur School is a public elementary school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis J. Varieur School
What grades does Francis J. Varieur School serve?
Francis J. Varieur School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Francis J. Varieur School?
Francis J. Varieur School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis J. Varieur School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis J. Varieur School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis J. Varieur School rank in RI?
Francis J. Varieur School ranks #114 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Francis J. Varieur School's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis J. Varieur School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Francis J. Varieur School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis J. Varieur School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Francis J. Varieur School a charter school?
No, Francis J. Varieur School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis J. Varieur School a Title I school?
No, Francis J. Varieur School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis J. Varieur School?
43.0% of students at Francis J. Varieur School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (401) 729-6266
- Area population (ZIP 02860)
- 47,372
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02860; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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