Flora S. Curtis School

Summary:

Flora S. Curtis School is an elementary school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 334 students. This school stands out as a strong performer within the Pawtucket school district, consistently outpacing its peers in academic achievement.

Flora S. Curtis School has shown steady improvement over time, moving from the 125th rank out of 170 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the 76th rank out of 166 schools in the current school year. The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 26.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Pawtucket district averages of 16.3% and 17.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school's Science proficiency rate of 35.1% is more than double the district's average of 14.9%.

While Flora S. Curtis School's performance is impressive within the Pawtucket district, it still lags behind the statewide averages for Rhode Island. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 27.5% is lower than the state average of 37.8%. Furthermore, the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need, with 48.5% to 53.78% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This suggests that the school faces challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population to close the achievement gap with the state as a whole.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 582 Benefit Street
       Pawtucket, RI  02861


(401) 729-6252

District: Pawtucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,991 Help


Students who attend Flora S. Curtis School usually attend:

Middle:    Lyman B. Goff Middle School
High:    William E. Tolman High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.6%
Hispanic:
36.0%
African American:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Compare Details Flora S. Curtis School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Flora S. Curtis School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.6%), Hispanic (36%), African American (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pawtucket School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flora S. Curtis School is 14. 8 elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flora S. Curtis School is $19,991, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Flora S. Curtis School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pawtucket:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawtucket 45th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flora S. Curtis School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 30.41 123rd 169 27.2%
2010 25.68 127th 169 24.9%
2011 33.31 121st 165 26.7%
2012 21.64 135th 165 18.2%
2013 42.71 106th 165 35.8%
2014 37.00 113th 159 28.9%
2015 28.89 124th 169 26.6%
2016 29.76 125th 170 26.5%
2017 32.17 113th 168 32.7%
2018 51.48 84th 169 50.3%
2019 46.65 88th 169 47.9%
2021 45.72 76th 166 54.2%
2022 61.19 58th 166 65.1%
2023 74.42 45th 167 73.1%
2024 50.72 76th 166 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Flora S. Curtis School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 303 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1990 308 11 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1991 365 11 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 386
1992 383 8 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 387 6 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 367 14 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 383 10 1 28 8 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 383 10 1 28 8 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 395 11 3 41 5 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 390 8 2 45 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 378 10 4 37 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 358 12 4 41 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 339 17 4 40 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 300 31 4 50 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 300 31 4 50 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 247 25 6 49 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 230 23 5 52 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 228 21 7 58 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 222 34 6 73 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 217 35 4 63 3 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 210 34 5 61 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2010 216 35 6 65 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 207 32 7 65 0 0 18 0 329
2012 206 37 7 64 0 0 24 0 338
2013 203 37 6 70 1 0 27 0 344
2014 206 45 3 76 0 0 22 0 352
2015 188 53 3 83 0 1 22 0 350
2016 206 48 4 97 1 0 18 0 374
2017 219 40 1 87 2 0 22 0 371
2018 206 47 3 81 0 0 20 0 357
2019 183 41 2 55 0 1 24 0 306
2020 169 67 0 55 0 0 26 0 317
2021 127 45 3 53 1 0 22 0 251
2022 133 48 2 77 3 0 18 0 281
2023 128 61 4 109 3 1 28 0 334
2024 123 64 2 121 2 1 23 0 336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flora S. Curtis School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 n/a n/a 18.6
1989 311 n/a n/a 10.3
1990 325 n/a n/a 10.5
1991 386 28.5 13.5 11.9
1992 397 29.0 13.6 19.1
1993 408 29.7 13.7 18.6
1994 400 28.0 14.3 20
1995 430 30.5 14.1 22.3
1996 430 30.5 14.1 22.3
1997 455 32.0 14.2 24.4
1998 448 31.3 14.3 24.8
1999 430 28.5 15.1 36.7
2000 416 30.5 13.6 37.3
2001 401 28.2 14.2 35.4
2002 385 n/a n/a 47
2003 385 n/a n/a 47
2004 328 29.0 11.3 50
2005 312 31.0 10.1 39.4
2006 317 33.0 9.6 40.4
2007 338 22.0 15.4 46.4
2008 322 29.0 11.1 44.4
2009 312 27.0 9.5 50.6
2010 322 28.0 11.5 55
2011 329 27.0 12.1 61.4
2012 338 29.0 11.6 61.8
2013 344 51.0 6.7 66.9
2014 352 49.2 7.1 70.5
2015 350 28.0 12.5 64
2016 374 29.0 12.8 58.6
2017 371 26.1 14.2 54.4
2018 357 30.1 11.8 45.9
2019 306 26.7 11.4 53.3
2020 317 26.6 11.9 51.4
2021 251 24.8 10.1 53.8
2022 281 25.6 10.9 51.6
2023 334 25.0 13.3 48.5
2024 336 24.0 14.0 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flora S. Curtis School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 n/a n/a 18.6
1989 311 n/a n/a 10.3
1990 325 n/a n/a 10.5
1991 386 28.5 13.5 11.9
1992 397 29.0 13.6 19.1
1993 408 29.7 13.7 18.6
1994 400 28.0 14.3 20
1995 430 30.5 14.1 22.3
1996 430 30.5 14.1 22.3
1997 455 32.0 14.2 24.4
1998 448 31.3 14.3 24.8
1999 430 28.5 15.1 36.7
2000 416 30.5 13.6 37.3
2001 401 28.2 14.2 35.4
2002 385 n/a n/a 47
2003 385 n/a n/a 47
2004 328 29.0 11.3 50
2005 312 31.0 10.1 39.4
2006 317 33.0 9.6 40.4
2007 338 22.0 15.4 46.4
2008 322 29.0 11.1 44.4
2009 312 27.0 9.5 50.6
2010 322 28.0 11.5 55
2011 329 27.0 12.1 61.4
2012 338 29.0 11.6 61.8
2013 344 51.0 6.7 66.9
2014 352 49.2 7.1 70.5
2015 350 28.0 12.5 64
2016 374 29.0 12.8 58.6
2017 371 26.1 14.2 54.4
2018 357 30.1 11.8 45.9
2019 306 26.7 11.4 53.3
2020 317 26.6 11.9 51.4
2021 251 24.8 10.1 53.8
2022 281 25.6 10.9 51.6
2023 334 25.0 13.3 48.5
2024 336 24.0 14.0 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flora S. Curtis School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $964 (5.4%) $17,047 (94.6%) $18,011
2019 $929 (5.3%) $16,490 (94.7%) $17,418
2020 $1,284 (7.0%) $17,118 (93.0%) $18,402
2021 $1,872 (9.4%) $18,119 (90.6%) $19,991

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flora S. Curtis School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 45th of 167 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flora S. Curtis School)54.340.7
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)36.724.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flora S. Curtis School)44.151.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)28.725.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flora S. Curtis School)3150
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.619.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flora S. Curtis School)44.858.1
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)2428.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flora S. Curtis School)8.337.5
 29.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.821
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flora S. Curtis School)36.165
 28.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)21.122.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Flora S. Curtis School)3142.3
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.317.2
 7.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Flora S. Curtis School)41.459.2
 17.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pawtucket)17.816.9
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306334
 9.2%
African American4161
 48.8%
American Indian03
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic55109
 98.2%
Pacific Islander11
White183128
 30.1%
Two or More Races2428
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%48.5%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Flora S. Curtis School

Flora S. Curtis School ranks 76th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Flora S. Curtis School are 37% White, 36% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Flora S. Curtis School.

Students who attend Flora S. Curtis School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyman B. Goff Middle School
High : William E. Tolman High


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