Enrollment
353
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440084000189
Curvin-Mccabe School — Pawtucket, RI
Federal NCES profile for Curvin-Mccabe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curvin-Mccabe School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Curvin-Mccabe School reports 353 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% above the Rhode Island average and 13% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pawtucket spends $21,161 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.0% from local sources (property taxes), 63.7% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Curvin-Mccabe School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 48% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 17% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,161
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 353 Top 47% in Rhode Island — larger than 53% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.5% +48% vs state
NCES ID 440084000189
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 24.6%
White 24.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pawtucket, which includes Curvin-Mccabe School.
$21,161
Per student
-8%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 63.7%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Curvin-Mccabe School
How many students attend Curvin-Mccabe School?
Curvin-Mccabe School has 353 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curvin-Mccabe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curvin-Mccabe School is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curvin-Mccabe School?
58.5% of students at Curvin-Mccabe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curvin-Mccabe School?
The largest demographic group at Curvin-Mccabe School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curvin-Mccabe School?
Curvin-Mccabe School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.