- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pawtucket, RI
Flora S. Curtis School
Federal NCES profile for Flora S. Curtis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440084000193
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flora S. Curtis School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Flora S. Curtis School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flora S. Curtis School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Flora S. Curtis School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 440084000193 · Pawtucket, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Flora S. Curtis School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Flora S. Curtis School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- This school 331
Flora S. Curtis School
331 students
What this shows Flora S. Curtis School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flora S. Curtis School compares
Flora S. Curtis School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 5% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Flora S. Curtis School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flora S. Curtis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flora S. Curtis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Pawtucket
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flora S. Curtis School
How many students attend Flora S. Curtis School?
Flora S. Curtis School has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flora S. Curtis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flora S. Curtis School is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flora S. Curtis School?
41.6% of students at Flora S. Curtis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flora S. Curtis School?
The largest demographic group at Flora S. Curtis School is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flora S. Curtis School?
Flora S. Curtis School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flora S. Curtis School rank among schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Flora S. Curtis School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Flora S. Curtis School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.