Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Francis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
2%
9%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Francis School?
219 students attend Francis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Francis School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis School?
Francis School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis School offer ?
Francis School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Francis School part of?
Francis School is part of Warwick School District.
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