B+
Above Average
79/100

Flora S. Curtis School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 582 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Rhode Island
Growth
B
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 56th percentile in Rhode Island (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−11 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+10 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -17 pts, math -7 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%50%reading +5 pts, math +31 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income22%37%reading -4 pts, math +18 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 582 Benefit Street
City Pawtucket
ZIP Code 02861
District 4400840
NCES School ID 440084000193
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02861

Understanding the community around Flora S. Curtis School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,977
Per Capita Income $36,943
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%
High School or Higher 85.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $264,800
Median Rent $1,188
Owner-Occupied 65.2%
Renter-Occupied 34.8%
View full data for ZIP 02861 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Flora S. Curtis School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 36.6%
Hispanic/Latino 36.0%
Black 19.1%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Flora S. Curtis School?
Flora S. Curtis School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Flora S. Curtis School?
Flora S. Curtis School has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Flora S. Curtis School serve?
Flora S. Curtis School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Flora S. Curtis School receive per student?
Flora S. Curtis School receives $21,161 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Flora S. Curtis School in 02861 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,299
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,008
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
34.8%

Other Schools in 02861

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026