Martin Luther King El. School vs Potter-Burns School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Potter-Burns School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King El. School Providence, Rhode Island | Potter-Burns School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 172 | #129 of 172 |
| National rank | #47872 of 50,301 | #38635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Providence | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potter-Burns School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 14.5).
- •Potter-Burns School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Potter-Burns School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Potter-Burns School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Potter-Burns School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King El. School better than Potter-Burns School?
On the Success Index (US), Potter-Burns School ranks higher (29.9 vs 14.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Martin Luther King El. School and Potter-Burns School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Providence and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King El. School: 430. Potter-Burns School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King El. School and Potter-Burns School rank in Rhode Island?
Martin Luther King El. School is 165th of 172 and Potter-Burns School is 129th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).