Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Curvin-McCabe School

Q: Is Curvin-McCabe School a good school?

Curvin-McCabe School ranks 88 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

88^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

Curvin-McCabe School is an elementary school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With 331 students, the school consistently outperforms the Pawtucket district average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the RICAS assessments across all grade levels.

Curvin-McCabe School's academic performance is particularly strong, with 27.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 38.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 18.5% and 17.8% respectively for the Pawtucket district. The school's 3rd-grade students also excel, with 36.5% proficient or better in ELA and 47.7% in Mathematics, outpacing both the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $14,193 in 2019-2020 to $20,396 in 2022-2023, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Compared to nearby schools, Elizabeth Baldwin School and Henry J. Winters School, Curvin-McCabe School outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Flora S. Curtis School, also in Pawtucket. When compared to schools outside the district, such as Veterans Memorial Elementary in Central Falls and Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 in Cumberland, Curvin-McCabe School significantly outperforms these schools in academic achievement.

353

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,045

Per pupil spending ?

74.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

466 Cottage Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861

(401) 729-6258

District: Pawtucket

Students who attend Curvin-McCabe School usually attend:

High:

William E. Tolman High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.0%

African American:

21.2%

White:

21.0%

See top rated Rhode Island elementary schools

Compare Curvin-McCabe School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg18%

88^th of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 32 pts since 2015

From bottom 15% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Rhode Island Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Elementary Schools in the Pawtucket

43^rd of 60Pawtucket among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	88 of 166	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	101 of 166	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.3	102 of 167	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.8	95 of 166	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.7	110 of 166	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.1	143 of 169	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.2	139 of 169	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.7	115 of 168	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	19.3	144 of 170	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	18.1	144 of 169	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.6	101 of 159	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.9	112 of 165	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.6	110 of 165	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.7	101 of 165	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.0	101 of 169	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.7	101 of 169	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	9 of 46	80.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	63.0	13 of 58	77.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	91 of 164	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	29 of 111	73.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	59 of 158	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	87 of 166	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	17.6	95 of 97	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	30.7	96 of 129	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)80th percentile+33 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)78th percentile+31 vs school

Hispanic (2025)74th percentile+27 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+16 vs school

Male (2025)48th percentile~ school

Female (2025)45th percentile~ school

White (2025)26th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2025)2nd percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics39%

English Language Arts28%

Science21%

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Curvin-McCabe School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Curvin-McCabe School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSA Science (2025)	RICAS English Language Arts (2025)							RICAS Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Curvin-McCabe School	Public	PK, KG-5	466 Cottage Street	Pawtucket	02861	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6258	353	31	11.3	74.2%	74 (21.0%)	75 (21.2%)	127 (36.0%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	42.4	88^th of 166 public elementary schools	47.0%		33.4	101^st of 166 public elementary schools	39.2%	13	21.3	36.5	17.3	27.9				27.8	47.7	30.2	36.2				38.8	$21,045	$3,628	$17,416
Elizabeth Baldwin School	Public	K-5	723 Central Avenue	Pawtucket	02861	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6264	320	27	11.8	85.3%	32 (10.0%)	124 (38.8%)	102 (31.9%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.5%)	15.9	147^th of 166 public elementary schools	11.4%		14.7	151^st of 166 public elementary schools	9.0%	4	16.9	16.4	8.3	16.9				14.2	23.0	8.0	20.7				17.8	$20,599	$5,668	$14,930
Henry J. Winters School	Public	PK, KG-5	481 Broadway	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6272	550	35	15.7	86.2%	55 (10.0%)	166 (30.2%)	206 (37.5%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.1%)	16.6	146^th of 166 public elementary schools	12.0%		23.1	130^th of 166 public elementary schools	21.7%	16	18.2	15.7	14.8	17.2				16.0	9.9	14.6	25.0				16.5	$17,029	$1,711	$15,318
Potter-Burns School	Public	K-5	973 Newport Avenue	Pawtucket	02861	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6250	430	30	14.3	65.6%	144 (33.5%)	54 (12.6%)	139 (32.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.8%)	28.9	118^th of 166 public elementary schools	28.9%		31.3	108^th of 166 public elementary schools	34.9%	10	17.9	35.0	24.4	20.0				27.1	30.0	27.6	16.1				25.6	$16,197	$2,305	$13,893
Agnes E. Little School	Public	K-5	60 South Bend Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6256	320	28	11.4	84.1%	54 (16.9%)	85 (26.6%)	104 (32.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.0%)	32.7	106^th of 166 public elementary schools	36.1%		29	115^th of 166 public elementary schools	30.7%	9	25.7	27.3	38.6	17.9				26.5	14.5	24.4	32.4				24.6	$18,927	$1,994	$16,933
Flora S. Curtis School	Public	PK, KG-5	582 Benefit Street	Pawtucket	02861	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6252	331	25	13.2	52.3%	97 (29.3%)	52 (15.7%)	95 (28.7%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.7%)	45.9	83^rd of 166 public elementary schools	50.0%		50.7	76^th of 166 public elementary schools	54.2%	7	37.5	20.5	28.9	25.0				24.8	26.8	55.0	40.6				40.7	$22,456	$1,808	$20,648
The Learning Community	Public, Charter	K-8	21 Lincoln Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Learning Community	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-9998	569	46	12.3	89.6%	23 (4.0%)	80 (14.1%)	459 (80.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	30.6	115^th of 166 public elementary schools	30.7%		30	113^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.9%	2	22.7	23.1	22.7	26.2	30.8	20.3	29.3	25.3	13.8	34.8	23.0	26.2	12.5	13.8	20.8	$19,548	$2,494	$17,054
Raices Dual Language Academy	Public	K-5	135 Hunt street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7733	206	17	12.1	96.6%	20 (9.7%)	14 (6.8%)	151 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	15.2	149^th of 166 public elementary schools	10.2%		16.6	143^rd of 166 public elementary schools	13.9%	6	16.1	6.7	17.9	9.7				11.2	19.4	22.2	19.4				20.2	$19,531	$11,584	$7,946
Fallon Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	62 Lincoln Avenue	Pawtucket	02861	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6254	520	42	12.3	73.7%	128 (24.6%)	87 (16.7%)	198 (38.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.4%)	20.5	133^rd of 166 public elementary schools	19.9%		25.5	123^rd of 166 public elementary schools	25.9%	10	17.6	23.6	19.2	19.7				20.9	23.6	22.2	16.2				20.8	$18,839	$2,455	$16,384
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Fuller Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7740	406	32	12.6	94.3%	81 (20.0%)	61 (15.0%)	199 (49.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	8.3	164^th of 166 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.9	158^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.8%	6	9.5		6.3	6.9				5.4			11.1				6.6	$20,291	$5,097	$15,195

Frequently Asked Questions about Curvin-McCabe School

What is the racial makeup of Curvin-McCabe School?

Students at Curvin-McCabe School are 36% Hispanic, 21% African American, 21% White, 14% Not Specified, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Curvin-McCabe School attend?

Students who attend Curvin-McCabe School usually go on to attend:

High : William E. Tolman High

How many students attend Curvin-McCabe School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 353 students attended Curvin-McCabe School.

What district is Curvin-McCabe School in?

Pawtucket

Is Curvin-McCabe School a good school?

Curvin-McCabe School ranks 88^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Curvin-McCabe School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

RIRhode Island Elementary School Rankings

RIRhode Island District Rankings

Schools in Pawtucket, RI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Curvin-McCabe School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.