Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

Summary:

Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus is a public elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 800 students. The school is part of the Woonsocket school district, which is ranked 58 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Rhode Island elementary schools over the past three school years, with a statewide ranking of 165 out of 166 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus has significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the Woonsocket district and the state of Rhode Island. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 7.9% in the Woonsocket district and 30.1% statewide. The school's performance in Mathematics is also low, with only 7.5% of students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 8.9% in the Woonsocket district and 39.1% statewide. Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state, with its ranking declining from 165 out of 166 schools in the 2021-2022 school year to 167 out of 167 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus, ranging from 70.25% in the 2022-2023 school year to 80.45% in the 2020-2021 school year, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, schools in neighboring districts, such as Cumberland and Lincoln, have significantly higher academic performance and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as district-level policies and educational practices, may be contributing to the persistent low performance at Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus and the broader Woonsocket school district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 767-4850

District: Woonsocket

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 799

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.1%

Hispanic:

35.5%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Woonsocket School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus has the largest elementary school student body size in the Woonsocket School District. Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (35.5%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Woonsocket School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus is 13.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Woonsocket School District! (See more...)

Compare Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus employs 58 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Woonsocket:

SchoolDigger ranks Woonsocket 58^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2022	7.80	165^th	166	0.6%
2023	7.23	167^th	167	0.0%
2024	7.71	165^th	166	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	261	64	33	384	3	3	54	802
2021	248	70	25	360	5	2	42	752
2022	271	83	30	330	6	2	37	759
2023	331	85	39	298	5	2	40	800
2024	368	68	31	284	7	2	39	799

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	802	55.6	14.4	79.6
2021	752	52.6	14.2	80.5
2022	759	57.3	13.2	71.7
2023	800	56.4	14.1	70.3
2024	799	58.0	13.7	53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	802	55.6	14.4	79.6
2021	752	52.6	14.2	80.5
2022	759	57.3	13.2	71.7
2023	800	56.4	14.1	70.3
2024	799	58.0	13.7	53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Winthrop Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4850	799	58	13.7	53.6%	368 (46.1%)	68 (8.5%)	284 (35.5%)	31 (3.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (4.9%)	7.7	165^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.6%		7.2	167^th of 167 public elementary schools	0.0%	2	8.9		5.4	10.8				6.4	5.5	8.1	8.8				7.5
RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Cumberland Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 765-5127	477	33	14.4	61.2%	228 (47.8%)	12 (2.5%)	146 (30.6%)	20 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (14.5%)	34.5	99^th of 166 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.4	76^th of 167 public elementary schools	54.5%	23	25.7	33.3	28.1	19.6	26.0	33.3	43.2	30.1	30.0	35.7	21.1	20.0	21.4	36.4	27.5	$10,812	$1,803	$9,009
Leo A. Savoie School	Public	K-5	990 Mendon Road	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4820	314	22	14.2	42.4%	167 (53.2%)	21 (6.7%)	79 (25.2%)	16 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.9%)	22	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%		29.4	116^th of 167 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	16.9	15.2	25.5	14.3				18.3	17.0	30.9	18.5				22.2	$12,918	$1,902	$11,016
Harris School	Public	K-5	60 High School Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4856	391	25	15.6	52.7%	195 (49.9%)	43 (11.0%)	110 (28.1%)	13 (3.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.1%)	9	159^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.2%		8.8	162^nd of 167 public elementary schools	3.0%	3	17.2	10.3	9.7	6.7				9.0	8.8	9.7	8.5				9.0	$13,569	$2,109	$11,460
Bernon Heights School	Public	K-5	657 Logee Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4864	391	27	14.4	45.0%	207 (52.9%)	45 (11.5%)	92 (23.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.2%)	13.8	154^th of 166 public elementary schools	7.2%		18.4	137^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.0%	17	13.9	14.1	6.1	8.3				9.6	21.1	21.2	18.1				20.1	$13,372	$2,085	$11,287
Kevin K. Coleman School	Public	K-5	96 Second Avenue	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4859	279	19	14.6	48.7%	146 (52.3%)	29 (10.4%)	71 (25.4%)	13 (4.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	8.3	164^th of 166 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.7	156^th of 167 public elementary schools	6.6%	8	8.5										6.4					$14,330	$2,955	$11,376
Globe Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	192 Avenue A	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4830	511	35	14.6	49.5%	258 (50.5%)	63 (12.3%)	147 (28.8%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	11	156^th of 166 public elementary schools	6.0%		13.9	149^th of 167 public elementary schools	10.8%	7	7.5	22.1	12.6					12.8	16.3	9.2					9.7	$12,554	$1,919	$10,635
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	269	25	10.7	67.3%	39 (14.5%)	76 (28.3%)	134 (49.8%)	12 (4.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%		27.8	123^rd of 167 public elementary schools	26.3%	17		18.5	19.2					18.9	20.4	21.2					20.8	$11,964	$1,094	$10,870
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	530	40	13.2	39.4%	366 (69.1%)	46 (8.7%)	61 (11.5%)	33 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.6%)	57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		56.8	65^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.1%	5	47.3	35.8	32.9	28.4				32.3	46.3	36.8	44.6				42.4	$17,896	$2,277	$15,618
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	431	28	15.3	14.6%	286 (66.4%)	11 (2.6%)	54 (12.5%)	56 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		81	33^rd of 167 public elementary schools	80.2%	7	67.6	31.9	47.8	51.4				43.7	42.5	66.2	57.5				55.1	$13,450	$513	$12,937

Frequently Asked Questions about Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus

Is Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus a good school?

Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

What district is Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus in?

Woonsocket

What is the racial makeup of Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus?

Students at Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus are 46% White, 36% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus?

In the 2023-24 school year, 799 students attended Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus.

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