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Potter-burns School vs. Agnes E. Little School

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School Overview

School
Potter-burns School
973 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Agnes E. Little School
60 South Bend Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Potter-burns School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Agnes E. Little School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potter-burns 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Agnes E. Little 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
425 students
330 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Potter-burns School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Agnes E. Little School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Potter-burns School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Agnes E. Little School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Potter-burns School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Agnes E. Little School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Potter-burns School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Agnes E. Little School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#166 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#184 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Potter-burns School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Agnes E. Little School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in RI)
25-29%
(Top 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter-burns School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agnes E. Little School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter-burns School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agnes E. Little School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter-burns School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agnes E. Little School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Potter-burns School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Agnes E. Little School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
61
54
Grade 1 Students
74
43
Grade 2 Students
73
58
Grade 3 Students
82
50
Grade 4 Students
54
65
Grade 5 Students
81
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Potter-burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Agnes E. Little School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Potter-burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Agnes E. Little School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Potter-burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Agnes E. Little School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Potter-burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Agnes E. Little School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Potter-burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Agnes E. Little School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Potter-burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Agnes E. Little School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Potter-burns School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Agnes E. Little School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Potter-burns School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Agnes E. Little School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Potter-burns School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Agnes E. Little School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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