- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woonsocket, RI
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
Federal NCES profile for Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440120000531
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 440120000531 · Woonsocket, RI Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 11.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Woonsocket High School (1,646 students)
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woonsocket Hig
Woonsocket High School
1,646 students
- This school
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
669 students
- Woonsocket Mid 542
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
542 students
- Woonsocket Mid 537
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
537 students
- Globe Park Sch 519
Globe Park School
519 students
- Bernon Heights 405
Bernon Heights School
405 students
What this shows Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus compares
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 66% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$19,754
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Woonsocket reports $19,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernon Heights School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Woonsocket
1 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
How many students attend Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus?
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woonsocket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus?
65.8% of students at Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus?
The largest demographic group at Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus?
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus rank among public schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Woonsocket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woonsocket on the city page.
What other schools are in Woonsocket?
Besides Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students), and Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet (537 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.