- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cranston, RI
Edgewood Highland
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Highland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440024000048
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Highland earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Highland has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Highland ranks #5 of 5 schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Edgewood Highland shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 440024000048 · Cranston, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Edgewood Highland shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Highland 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 276
Edgewood Highland
276 students
What this shows Edgewood Highland reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Highland compares
Edgewood Highland is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 3% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 33.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Edgewood Highland 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 Edgewood Highland 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Highland'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
Glen Hills School
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Arlington School
Standard public school
209 students 13.1:1 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Highland
How many students attend Edgewood Highland?
Edgewood Highland has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Highland?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Highland is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Highland?
40.7% of students at Edgewood Highland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Highland?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Highland is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Highland?
Edgewood Highland has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Edgewood Highland rank among schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Highland ranks #5 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 Edgewood Highland, 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.