Serving 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus's student population of 799 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
8%
9%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus's ranking?
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus is ranked #280 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus?
799 students attend Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus?
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus offer ?
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus part of?
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus is part of Woonsocket School District.
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