At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Myron J. Francis Elementary: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Myron J. Francis Elementary
Myron J. Francis Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rumford. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East Providence. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Myron J. Francis Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.9%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black6.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kent Heights School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
251 reported students
Orlo Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
245 reported students
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
242 reported students
Waddington School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
554 reported students
Silver Spring School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
223 reported students
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
216 reported students
Public schools near Myron J. Francis Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlo Avenue School Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 245 | 1.2 mi |
| Mildred Aitken School Elementary · Seekonk | PK–05 | 578 | 1.4 mi |
| Emma G. Whiteknact School Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 216 | 1.8 mi |
| Fallon Memorial School Elementary · Pawtucket | PK–05 | 520 | 1.8 mi |
| Francis J. Varieur School Elementary · Pawtucket | PK–05 | 270 | 2 mi |
| Martin Luther King El. School Elementary · Providence | PK–05 | 430 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Myron J. Francis Elementary
What grades does Myron J. Francis Elementary serve?
Myron J. Francis Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Providence.
How many students attend Myron J. Francis Elementary?
Myron J. Francis Elementary reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Myron J. Francis Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 391 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Myron J. Francis Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Myron J. Francis Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Myron J. Francis Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Myron J. Francis Elementary in?
Myron J. Francis Elementary is part of East Providence, based in East Providence, RI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Myron J. Francis Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orlo Avenue School (1.2 mi), Mildred Aitken School (1.4 mi), Emma G. Whiteknact School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.