Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flora S. Curtis School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flora S. Curtis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Flora S. Curtis School's student population of 281 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flora S. Curtis School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flora S. Curtis School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
17%
9%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flora S. Curtis School's ranking?
Flora S. Curtis School is ranked #118 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Flora S. Curtis School?
281 students attend Flora S. Curtis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Flora S. Curtis School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flora S. Curtis School?
Flora S. Curtis School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Flora S. Curtis School offer ?
Flora S. Curtis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Flora S. Curtis School part of?
Flora S. Curtis School is part of Pawtucket School District.
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