- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cranston, RI
Cranston High School West
Federal NCES profile for Cranston High School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440024000045
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranston High School West earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cranston High School West has class sizes larger than 74% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranston High School West ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cranston High School West held near 1,698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 108.9 → 109.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 440024000045 · Cranston, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,653 enr · 15.3:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School East (1,525 students)
Cranston High School West held near 1,698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 108.9 → 109.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Cranston High School West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Hugh B. Bain M 527
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
527 students
What this shows Cranston High School West reports 1,653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cranston High School West compares
Cranston High School West held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 48% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,653 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,653
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Cranston High School West is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cranston High School West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School East | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranston High School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Cranston
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cranston High School West
How many students attend Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has 1,653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,715 (2022-23) → 1,698 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranston High School West is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cranston High School West?
20.7% of students at Cranston High School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranston High School West?
The largest demographic group at Cranston High School West is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranston High School West?
Cranston High School West has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cranston High School West rank among high schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranston High School West ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Cranston High School West, Cranston also operates Cranston High School East (1,525 students), Western Hills Middle School (727 students), and Park View Middle School (711 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.