POTTER-BURNS SCHOOL

Potter-Burns School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pawtucket school district, located in Pawtucket, RI with about 452 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Potter-Burns School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Potter-Burns School, located on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pawtucket School District. It is a neighborhood-focused elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while prioritizing the development of essential social and emotional skills, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journeys within the district.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Potter-Burns is integrated into the local Pawtucket community, acting as a central hub for families in the area. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where educators work to address the diverse needs of their student population. Through collaboration between staff, parents, and community members, Potter-Burns strives to encourage both academic growth and character development in a safe, structured, and nurturing school climate.

For more information, contact Potter-Burns School at (401) 729-6250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

973 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
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POTTER-BURNS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pawtucket, RI with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pawtucket
Total Students:
452
Teachers:
29.46
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 452 students

White
61.1%
Hispanic/Latino
17.5%
Black or African American
13.5%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.