Very Good
#51 of 302 schools in RI
Top 17% in state
Myron J. Francis Elementary
Elementary School · East Providence · Rumford, RI
An East Providence elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
64 Bourne Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myron J. Francis Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Myron J. Francis Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,293
Median home value
$360,400
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02916; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Orlo Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Mildred Aitken SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Providence
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myron J. Francis Elementary is listed in East Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myron J. Francis Elementary
Myron J. Francis Elementary is a public elementary school in Rumford, RI, part of East Providence, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myron J. Francis Elementary
What grades does Myron J. Francis Elementary serve?
Myron J. Francis Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Myron J. Francis Elementary?
Myron J. Francis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myron J. Francis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myron J. Francis Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myron J. Francis Elementary rank in RI?
Myron J. Francis Elementary ranks #51 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Myron J. Francis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Myron J. Francis Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Myron J. Francis Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myron J. Francis Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Myron J. Francis Elementary a charter school?
No, Myron J. Francis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myron J. Francis Elementary a Title I school?
No, Myron J. Francis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myron J. Francis Elementary?
32.5% of students at Myron J. Francis Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (401) 435-7829
- Area population (ZIP 02916)
- 8,725
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 02916; 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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