Garden City School

Public K-5

 70 Plantations Drive
       Cranston, RI  02920


(401) 270-8073

District: Cranston

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 167 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,349 Help


Students who attend Garden City School usually attend:

Middle:    Western Hills Middle School
High:    Cranston High School West

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
Hispanic:
20.8%
Asian:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Compare Details Garden City School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), Hispanic (20.8%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden City School is 14.5. 11 elementary schools in the Cranston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden City School is $15,349, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Cranston School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garden City School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cranston:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranston 32nd of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garden City School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.08 57th 169 66.3%
2010 61.52 76th 169 55.0%
2011 77.23 38th 165 77.0%
2012 55.93 88th 165 46.7%
2013 58.15 83rd 165 49.7%
2014 53.71 87th 159 45.3%
2015 60.12 70th 169 58.6%
2016 72.77 46th 170 72.9%
2017 73.91 41st 168 75.6%
2018 71.98 46th 169 72.8%
2019 79.54 32nd 169 81.1%
2021 51.54 71st 166 57.2%
2022 74.59 41st 166 75.3%
2023 78.01 38th 167 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Garden City School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 271 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 276 2 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 279 2 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 309 2 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 310 6 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 299 5 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 260 2 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 260 2 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1997 271 8 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 269 2 31 14 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1999 284 4 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 295 11 27 21 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 301 6 19 20 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 266 12 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 266 12 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 265 5 19 25 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 243 3 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 228 3 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 219 4 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2008 212 5 12 20 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 253 11 18 32 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2010 257 10 19 22 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 228 4 16 39 4 0 12 0 303
2012 232 5 21 49 3 0 11 0 321
2013 242 11 28 48 4 0 11 0 344
2014 225 10 28 52 3 0 13 0 331
2015 218 8 30 49 1 0 14 0 320
2016 241 10 34 50 0 0 15 0 350
2017 192 7 28 48 0 0 15 0 290
2018 197 11 29 40 1 1 14 0 293
2019 189 9 28 40 1 0 14 0 281
2020 188 6 23 47 1 0 17 0 282
2021 187 3 26 56 0 0 15 0 287
2022 168 3 25 52 0 0 9 0 257
2023 160 11 24 54 1 0 9 0 259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garden City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 n/a n/a 5
1989 279 n/a n/a 4.3
1990 289 n/a n/a 3.5
1991 294 16.0 18.3 5.8
1992 329 17.0 19.3 10.9
1993 331 17.0 19.5 10.9
1994 336 20.4 16.5 14
1995 284 18.0 15.8 16.2
1996 284 18.0 15.8 16.2
1997 305 17.0 17.9 12.1
1998 316 18.6 17.0 10.1
1999 315 15.0 21.0 12.7
2000 354 16.8 21.1 11.9
2001 346 16.5 21.0 11.8
2002 311 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 311 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 314 15.0 20.9 12.7
2005 271 18.0 15.1 15.9
2006 259 n/a n/a 15.4
2007 255 1.4 182.1 15.3
2008 250 29.0 8.6 14.4
2009 317 26.0 9.3 16.7
2010 311 23.5 13.2 25.4
2011 303 23.5 12.8 23.4
2012 321 24.0 13.3 18.4
2013 344 17.8 19.3 36.3
2014 331 17.6 18.8 31.7
2015 320 18.0 17.7 35.3
2016 350 21.0 16.6 32.9
2017 290 19.1 15.1 26.2
2018 293 19.4 15.1 29.7
2019 281 20.0 14.0 29.9
2020 282 20.2 13.8 31.6
2021 287 20.1 14.2 31.4
2022 257 17.4 14.7 23
2023 259 17.7 14.5 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garden City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 n/a n/a 5
1989 279 n/a n/a 4.3
1990 289 n/a n/a 3.5
1991 294 16.0 18.3 5.8
1992 329 17.0 19.3 10.9
1993 331 17.0 19.5 10.9
1994 336 20.4 16.5 14
1995 284 18.0 15.8 16.2
1996 284 18.0 15.8 16.2
1997 305 17.0 17.9 12.1
1998 316 18.6 17.0 10.1
1999 315 15.0 21.0 12.7
2000 354 16.8 21.1 11.9
2001 346 16.5 21.0 11.8
2002 311 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 311 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 314 15.0 20.9 12.7
2005 271 18.0 15.1 15.9
2006 259 n/a n/a 15.4
2007 255 1.4 182.1 15.3
2008 250 29.0 8.6 14.4
2009 317 26.0 9.3 16.7
2010 311 23.5 13.2 25.4
2011 303 23.5 12.8 23.4
2012 321 24.0 13.3 18.4
2013 344 17.8 19.3 36.3
2014 331 17.6 18.8 31.7
2015 320 18.0 17.7 35.3
2016 350 21.0 16.6 32.9
2017 290 19.1 15.1 26.2
2018 293 19.4 15.1 29.7
2019 281 20.0 14.0 29.9
2020 282 20.2 13.8 31.6
2021 287 20.1 14.2 31.4
2022 257 17.4 14.7 23
2023 259 17.7 14.5 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Garden City School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $59 (0.5%) $11,822 (99.5%) $11,880
2019 $81 (0.6%) $12,695 (99.4%) $12,776
2020 $44 (0.3%) $14,180 (99.7%) $14,225
2021 $276 (1.8%) $15,073 (98.2%) $15,349

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden City School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 167 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garden City School)76.754.2
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)54.938.8
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden City School)46.552.1
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cranston)34.430.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City School)53.166.7
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)40.232.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garden City School)42.959.5
 16.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)34.327.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City School)75.650
 25.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)44.235.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garden City School)48.846.3
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)31.626.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garden City School)67.756.8
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cranston)41.432.5
 8.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Garden City School)45.952.7
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cranston)27.925.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281259
 7.8%
African American911
 22.2%
American Indian11
Asian2824
 14.3%
Hispanic4054
 35%
Pacific Islander00
White189160
 15.3%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%30.9%
 1%


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Students at Garden City School are 62% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Garden City School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Hills Middle School
High : Cranston High School West

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Garden City School.

Garden City School ranks 38th of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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