At a glance
Reported students
353
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413.5
Curvin-McCabe School: 353 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Curvin-McCabe School
Curvin-McCabe School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Pawtucket. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Pawtucket. NCES reports 353 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (36%) and Black (21.2%). English learners represent 15.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Curvin-McCabe School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White21%
- Hispanic36%
- Black21.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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 Pawtucket
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cunningham School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Flora S. Curtis School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Agnes E. Little School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
320 reported students
Elizabeth Baldwin School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Nathanael Greene School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Potter-Burns School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
430 reported students
Public schools near Curvin-McCabe School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Baldwin School Elementary · Pawtucket | PK–05 | 320 | 0.5 mi |
| Henry J. Winters School Elementary · Pawtucket | PK–05 | 550 | 0.5 mi |
| Potter-Burns School Elementary · Pawtucket | KG–05 | 430 | 0.7 mi |
| Agnes E. Little School Elementary · Pawtucket | KG–05 | 320 | 0.9 mi |
| Flora S. Curtis School Elementary · Pawtucket | PK–05 | 331 | 0.9 mi |
| The Learning Community Elementary · Charter · Learning Community | KG–08 | 569 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Curvin-McCabe School
What grades does Curvin-McCabe School serve?
Curvin-McCabe School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pawtucket.
How many students attend Curvin-McCabe School?
Curvin-McCabe School reported 353 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 346 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Curvin-McCabe School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 353 students and 31 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 Curvin-McCabe School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Curvin-McCabe School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pawtucket attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Curvin-McCabe School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Curvin-McCabe School in?
Curvin-McCabe School is part of Pawtucket, based in Pawtucket, RI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Curvin-McCabe School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elizabeth Baldwin School (0.5 mi), Henry J. Winters School (0.5 mi), Potter-Burns School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.