Enrollment
270
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pawtucket, RI
Francis J. Varieur School
Federal NCES profile for Francis J. Varieur School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440084000194
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis J. Varieur School earns 37/100 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.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis J. Varieur School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis J. Varieur School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis J. Varieur School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis J. Varieur School
Francis J. Varieur School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, enrolling 270 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pawtucket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Potter-Burns School (430 students): Francis J. Varieur School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students) and Charles E. Shea High School (770 students) alongside Francis J. Varieur School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis J. Varieur School compares
Francis J. Varieur School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$17,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 28.4%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Francis J. Varieur School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pawtucket, which includes Francis J. Varieur School.
$17,139
Per student
-16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Francis J. Varieur 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis J. Varieur School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 elementary schools in Pawtucket
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Potter-Burns School
Standard public school
430 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
International Charter School
Standard public school
377 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cunningham School
Standard public school
355 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Curvin-Mccabe School
Standard public school
353 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes E. Little School
Standard public school
320 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Baldwin School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis J. Varieur School
How many students attend Francis J. Varieur School?
Francis J. Varieur School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis J. Varieur School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis J. Varieur School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Francis J. Varieur School?
55.3% of students at Francis J. Varieur School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis J. Varieur School?
The largest demographic group at Francis J. Varieur School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis J. Varieur School?
Francis J. Varieur School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis J. Varieur School rank among elementary schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis J. Varieur School ranks #1 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
Is Francis J. Varieur School a good school?
Francis J. Varieur School earns 37/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Francis J. Varieur 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.
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