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 49% (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%
4%

Hispanic
13%
30%

Black
2%
9%

White
80%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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