Governor Aram J. Pothier School served 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
6%
9%
White
35%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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
How many students attend Governor Aram J. Pothier School?
425 students attend Governor Aram J. Pothier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Governor Aram J. Pothier School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Aram J. Pothier School?
Governor Aram J. Pothier School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Governor Aram J. Pothier School offer ?
Governor Aram J. Pothier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Governor Aram J. Pothier School part of?
Governor Aram J. Pothier School is part of Woonsocket School District.
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