Cunningham School

Cunningham School is a moderately sized elementary school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, run under Pawtucket. The school educates 355 students in grades K through 5.

Pawtucket comprises 16 schools with combined enrollment of 7,708 students; Cunningham School is among them.

On demographics, Cunningham School lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (40%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest is composed of 32% Black, 10% White, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 26% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Cunningham School has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.2:1. The state averages about 13.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 93% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Providence County (around 64%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Providence County) reports that median household earnings sit near $78,787, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Providence County runs 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students), of which Cunningham School is one.

The closest other public school is Samuel Slater Middle School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Cunningham School.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cunningham School has contracted 28%, going from 491 students in 2018 to 355 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 28% to 10%.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.