- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cranston, RI
Arlington School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440024000042
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Arlington School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 440024000042 · Cranston, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.1:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Arlington School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Arlington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cranston High
Cranston High School West
1,653 students
- Cranston High
Cranston High School East
1,525 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills Middle School
727 students
- Park View Midd
Park View Middle School
711 students
- Garden City Sc 530
Garden City School
530 students
- This school 209
Arlington School
209 students
What this shows Arlington School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington School compares
Arlington School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 39% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 15.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 7.2%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Arlington School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Cranston
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orchard Farms El. School
Standard public school
444 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Highland
Standard public school
276 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Hills School
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative education program
49 students 7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington School
How many students attend Arlington School?
Arlington School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington School is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington School?
54.9% of students at Arlington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington School?
Arlington School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington School rank among schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Arlington School, Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students), Cranston High School East (1,525 students), and Western Hills Middle School (727 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.