- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Daniel D. Waterman School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel D. Waterman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000046
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel D. Waterman School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel D. Waterman School has class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel D. Waterman School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
217 on latest CCD 440024000046 · Cranston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 15.5:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Daniel D. Waterman 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 217
Daniel D. Waterman School
217 students
What this shows Daniel D. Waterman School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel D. Waterman School compares
Daniel D. Waterman School vs Rhode Island and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 39% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel D. Waterman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel D. Waterman 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 elementary schools in Cranston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garden City School
Standard public school
530 students 31.2:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Iluminar
Standard public school
465 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Standard public school
406 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Gladstone Street School
Standard public school
402 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Edward S. Rhodes School
Standard public school
287 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Woodridge School
Standard public school
260 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel D. Waterman School
How many students attend Daniel D. Waterman School?
Daniel D. Waterman School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel D. Waterman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel D. Waterman School is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel D. Waterman School?
24.0% of students at Daniel D. Waterman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel D. Waterman School?
Daniel D. Waterman School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Daniel D. Waterman School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel D. Waterman School ranks #4 of 13 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Daniel D. Waterman 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.