How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cranston | Foster-Glocester |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cranston, Rhode Island | North Scituate, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 10,225 | 1,359 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cranston | Foster-Glocester |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,886 | $23,230 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| State Revenue | 40.3% | 27.8% |
| Local Revenue | 48.9% | 65.3% |
Cranston
Federal State Local
Foster-Glocester
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cranston | Foster-Glocester |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.4% | 89.8% |
| African American | 4.9% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5% | 5.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.9% | 13.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cranston | Foster-Glocester |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 294.2:1 | 158.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 21.5% |
School Types
Cranston
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Foster-Glocester
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.