Serving 389 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 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Myron J. Francis Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
6%
9%
White
73%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
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 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?
389 students attend Myron J. Francis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Myron J. Francis Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 14:1, 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
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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