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Cranston

Rhode Island · Public School District
23
Schools
10,029
Students
$20,205
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
42.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Cranston is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 10,029 students across 23 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,205 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington SchoolPK–05206
Daniel D. Waterman SchoolKG–05217
Eden Park SchoolKG–05242
Edgewood HighlandPK–05302
Edward S. Rhodes SchoolKG–05295
Garden City SchoolKG–05259
George J. Peters SchoolKG–05273
Gladstone Street SchoolKG–05477
Glen Hills SchoolPK–05276
Oak Lawn SchoolKG–05271
Orchard Farms El. SchoolPK–05472
Stadium SchoolKG–05229
Stone Hill SchoolKG–05231
W. R. Dutemple SchoolKG–05280
Woodridge SchoolKG–05260
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hope Highlands Middle School06–08357
Hugh B. Bain Middle School06–08561
Park View Middle School06–08701
Western Hills Middle School06–08703
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cranston High School East09–121,499
Cranston High School West09–121,715
NEL/CPS Construction CareerCharter09–12159
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cranston Early Learning CenterPK–PK44
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,205+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
49%
State
40.3%
Local (property tax)
48.9%
Federal
10.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
10,029
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,205 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 23 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cranston?
Cranston has 23 public schools, serving a total of 10,029 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cranston?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cranston spend per student?
Cranston spends $20,205 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cranston?
42% of students in Cranston qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cranston?
Yes — 1 of the 23 schools in Cranston is a charter school.
What grade levels does Cranston serve?
Cranston serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cranston?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cranston is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.