Potter-burns School

973 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 437 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Potter-burns School's student population of 437 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Potter-burns School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potter-burns School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#174 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Potter-burns School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Potter-burns School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Potter-burns School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Potter-burns School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
33%
30%
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Black
16%
9%
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White
43%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Potter-burns School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Potter-burns School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Potter-burns School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potter-burns School's ranking?
Potter-burns School is ranked #174 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Potter-burns School often compared to?
Potter-burns Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fallon Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Potter-burns School?
437 students attend Potter-burns School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Potter-burns School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potter-burns School?
Potter-burns School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Potter-burns School offer ?
Potter-burns School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Potter-burns School part of?
Potter-burns School is part of Pawtucket School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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