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#228 of 302 schools in RI
Potter-burns School
Elementary School · Pawtucket · Pawtucket, RI
A Pawtucket elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
973 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Potter-burns School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Potter-burns 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$83,044
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,278/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02861; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Baldwin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| St Cecilia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Darlington Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Curvin-mccabe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pawtucket
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Potter-burns School is listed in Pawtucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potter-burns School
Potter-burns School is a public elementary school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potter-burns School
What grades does Potter-burns School serve?
Potter-burns School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Potter-burns School?
Potter-burns School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter-burns School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter-burns School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potter-burns School rank in RI?
Potter-burns School ranks #228 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Potter-burns School's MySchoolScout rating?
Potter-burns School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Potter-burns School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potter-burns School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Potter-burns School a charter school?
No, Potter-burns School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potter-burns School a Title I school?
No, Potter-burns School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potter-burns School?
35.8% of students at Potter-burns 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (401) 729-6250
- Area population (ZIP 02861)
- 27,928
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 02861; 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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