Myron J. Francis Elementary School

64 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
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Top 10%
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Myron J. Francis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in RI
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Myron J. Francis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Myron J. Francis Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Myron J. Francis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myron J. Francis Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#19 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
27%
60-64%
33%
55-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
6%
9%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Myron J. Francis Elementary School's ranking?
Myron J. Francis Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Myron J. Francis Elementary School?
394 students attend Myron J. Francis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Myron J. Francis Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myron J. Francis Elementary School?
Myron J. Francis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Myron J. Francis Elementary School offer ?
Myron J. Francis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myron J. Francis Elementary School part of?
Myron J. Francis Elementary School is part of East Providence School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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