- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Francis J. Varieur School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 440084000194 · Pawtucket, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 13.5:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Francis J. Varieur School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Francis J. Varieur 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 270
Francis J. Varieur School
270 students
What this shows Francis J. Varieur School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis J. Varieur School compares
Francis J. Varieur 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.