Potter-Burns School

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

437

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potter-Burns School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	145
Black	68
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
145 (33.2 %)
Black
68 (15.6 %)
Two or More
33 (7.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pawtucket
Phone:	(401)729-6250
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 74