Francis J. Varieur School

Summary:

Francis J. Varieur School is an elementary school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 246 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Pawtucket School District, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic assessments.

Francis J. Varieur School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 53.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the Pawtucket district's averages of 16.3% and 17.5%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends to Science as well, with 28.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 14.9% for the district. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 48 out of 166 elementary schools in Rhode Island.

Interestingly, Francis J. Varieur School outperforms many of the nearby elementary schools, such as Curvin-McCabe School, Agnes E. Little School, and Cunningham School, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The nearby International Charter School also performs well, with proficiency rates comparable to Francis J. Varieur School in some grade levels. However, schools in the neighboring Central Falls district, such as Segue Inst for Learning and Veterans Memorial Elementary, have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to Francis J. Varieur School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 486 Pleasant Street
       Pawtucket, RI  02860


(401) 729-6266

District: Pawtucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,385 Help


Students who attend Francis J. Varieur School usually attend:

Middle:    Samuel Slater Middle School
High:    Charles E. Shea High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.9%
White:
32.1%
African American:
23.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Francis J. Varieur School ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first 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 70.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Francis J. Varieur School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pawtucket School District. Student population at Francis J. Varieur School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.9%), White (32.1%), African American (23.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis J. Varieur School is 11.2, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis J. Varieur School is $15,385, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis J. Varieur 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 Francis J. Varieur School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.42 102nd 169 39.6%
2010 64.97 70th 169 58.6%
2011 60.69 76th 165 53.9%
2012 52.47 89th 165 46.1%
2013 57.91 84th 165 49.1%
2014 71.07 51st 159 67.9%
2015 61.50 67th 169 60.4%
2016 80.05 27th 170 84.1%
2017 75.47 37th 168 78.0%
2018 61.31 64th 169 62.1%
2019 52.40 79th 169 53.3%
2021 35.49 97th 166 41.6%
2022 59.55 63rd 166 62.0%
2023 63.80 60th 167 64.1%
2024 70.03 48th 166 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, August 24, 2009

Open Quote I'm a parent of a 10 & 11 yr. Old boys. My boys have been going to this school since kindergarten, now there in 5th. & 6th. Grade. I think this school is wonderful. The teachers are great and they really care for their students. This school is one of the best Elementary Schools in Pawtucket. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Francis J. Varieur School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 25 16 40 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 347 30 14 44 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 337 49 12 40 n/a n/a n/a 0 438
1991 316 53 14 65 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 291 51 8 69 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1993 312 45 5 86 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 327 59 6 89 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 293 76 4 87 3 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 293 76 4 87 3 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 269 74 3 90 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 283 81 2 71 4 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 277 96 3 72 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 256 73 3 76 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 253 69 3 91 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 210 80 10 102 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 210 80 10 102 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 211 84 13 120 4 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 203 87 7 108 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 174 77 12 109 6 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 168 76 10 104 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2008 161 74 11 95 6 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 147 71 13 109 9 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 161 87 21 106 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 110 89 17 122 3 0 39 0 380
2012 114 90 15 136 2 1 35 0 393
2013 118 89 16 134 2 1 34 0 394
2014 114 84 16 169 2 1 28 0 414
2015 145 99 11 154 4 4 29 0 446
2016 120 93 12 136 4 3 34 0 402
2017 123 98 11 113 3 3 28 0 379
2018 137 114 15 85 4 2 22 0 379
2019 146 109 16 78 1 1 21 0 372
2020 142 120 12 74 1 1 15 0 365
2021 119 99 11 68 1 1 16 0 315
2022 109 79 9 58 1 0 18 0 274
2023 86 61 8 68 4 2 17 0 246
2024 76 56 7 78 2 1 17 0 237

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 Francis J. Varieur School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 n/a n/a 41.4
1989 438 n/a n/a 29.7
1990 438 n/a n/a 31.5
1991 448 29.7 15.0 29.9
1992 419 29.0 14.4 34.4
1993 448 31.9 14.0 32.1
1994 481 30.0 16.0 36.2
1995 463 32.2 14.4 37.8
1996 463 32.2 14.4 37.8
1997 437 25.5 17.1 46.5
1998 441 25.0 17.6 44
1999 450 26.0 17.3 56
2000 410 28.0 14.6 63.4
2001 421 31.0 13.6 63.2
2002 405 n/a n/a 58
2003 405 n/a n/a 58
2004 432 29.0 14.9 66.4
2005 406 28.0 14.5 64.8
2006 378 35.0 10.8 60.1
2007 362 20.0 18.1 55.8
2008 347 25.0 13.9 59.4
2009 349 25.0 10.3 68.2
2010 379 26.0 14.5 73.4
2011 380 26.0 14.6 67.9
2012 393 29.0 13.5 72.5
2013 394 32.0 12.3 71.8
2014 414 30.9 13.3 66.2
2015 446 27.0 16.5 65.7
2016 402 27.0 14.8 72.6
2017 379 28.1 13.4 69.7
2018 379 31.0 12.2 64.9
2019 372 28.4 13.0 70.2
2020 365 26.0 14.0 67.9
2021 315 22.6 13.9 63.2
2022 274 22.4 12.1 63.1
2023 246 20.8 11.8 64.6
2024 237 21.0 11.2 43

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 Francis J. Varieur School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 n/a n/a 41.4
1989 438 n/a n/a 29.7
1990 438 n/a n/a 31.5
1991 448 29.7 15.0 29.9
1992 419 29.0 14.4 34.4
1993 448 31.9 14.0 32.1
1994 481 30.0 16.0 36.2
1995 463 32.2 14.4 37.8
1996 463 32.2 14.4 37.8
1997 437 25.5 17.1 46.5
1998 441 25.0 17.6 44
1999 450 26.0 17.3 56
2000 410 28.0 14.6 63.4
2001 421 31.0 13.6 63.2
2002 405 n/a n/a 58
2003 405 n/a n/a 58
2004 432 29.0 14.9 66.4
2005 406 28.0 14.5 64.8
2006 378 35.0 10.8 60.1
2007 362 20.0 18.1 55.8
2008 347 25.0 13.9 59.4
2009 349 25.0 10.3 68.2
2010 379 26.0 14.5 73.4
2011 380 26.0 14.6 67.9
2012 393 29.0 13.5 72.5
2013 394 32.0 12.3 71.8
2014 414 30.9 13.3 66.2
2015 446 27.0 16.5 65.7
2016 402 27.0 14.8 72.6
2017 379 28.1 13.4 69.7
2018 379 31.0 12.2 64.9
2019 372 28.4 13.0 70.2
2020 365 26.0 14.0 67.9
2021 315 22.6 13.9 63.2
2022 274 22.4 12.1 63.1
2023 246 20.8 11.8 64.6
2024 237 21.0 11.2 43

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis J. Varieur School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $698 (6.1%) $10,791 (93.9%) $11,489
2019 $700 (5.5%) $12,114 (94.5%) $12,813
2020 $664 (4.9%) $12,890 (95.1%) $13,554
2021 $1,638 (10.6%) $13,747 (89.4%) $15,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis J. Varieur School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 60th of 167 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis J. Varieur School)59.644.7
 14.9%
   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 (Francis J. Varieur School)40.853.2
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)28.725.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis J. Varieur School)37.337.2
 0.1%
   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 (Francis J. Varieur School)2537.2
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)2428.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis J. Varieur School)43.948.9
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.821
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Francis J. Varieur School)29.844.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)21.122.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Francis J. Varieur School)57.452.8
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)3017.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.2
 7.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Francis J. Varieur School)3441.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)13.913.2
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2827.4
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Francis J. Varieur School)48.243.7
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.317.2
 7.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Francis J. Varieur School)31.745.2
 13.5%
   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 Students372246
 33.9%
African American10961
 44%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian168
 50%
Hispanic7868
 12.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White14686
 41.1%
Two or More Races2117
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%64.6%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Francis J. Varieur School

Francis J. Varieur School ranks 48th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Francis J. Varieur School are 33% Hispanic, 32% White, 24% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Francis J. Varieur School.

Students who attend Francis J. Varieur School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Samuel Slater Middle School
High : Charles E. Shea High School


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