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Elementary Schools in Cranston


At a glance
DistrictCranston31st of 60 Rhode Island districtsFull district overview →
14
Schools
4,127
Students
Top rankedOrchard Farms Elementary School35th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools
Biggest riser
Arlington School up 23 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Gladstone Street School 11.4 students per teacher
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Summary:

The Cranston school district in Rhode Island is home to 15 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district demonstrate a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions like Orchard Farms Elementary School and Stone Hill School consistently ranking among the top 50 elementary schools in the state. These high-performing schools boast strong test scores, with over 47% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53% in Mathematics across all grades.

In contrast, some schools in the Cranston district, such as Gladstone Street School and Arlington School, demonstrate significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 12-15% range for English Language Arts and Mathematics. These performance gaps suggest that factors like socioeconomic status, as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates, may play a role in the academic outcomes of Cranston's elementary schools.

Overall, the Cranston school district offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, with both high-performing and underperforming elementary schools. Understanding the drivers behind these performance differences could inform strategies to improve educational equity and ensure all students in Cranston have access to a quality education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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