- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Garden City School
Federal NCES profile for Garden City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000050
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden City School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Rhode Island schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden City School has class sizes larger than 99% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City School ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+251 students YoY
Garden City School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+96.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+251 students YoY 440024000050 · Cranston, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 31.2:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Garden City School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+96.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Garden City 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
- This school 530
Garden City School
530 students
- Hugh B. Bain M 527
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
527 students
What this shows Garden City School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden City School compares
Garden City 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 | 31.2:1 | ▲ 126% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 99% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Garden City 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 Garden City School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden City 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Cranston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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
W. R. Dutemple School
Standard public school
254 students 13.4:1 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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garden City School
How many students attend Garden City School?
Garden City School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 251.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City School is 31.2:1, which is 126% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden City School?
23.9% of students at Garden City School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden City School?
The largest demographic group at Garden City School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden City School?
Garden City School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Garden City School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City School ranks #7 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 Garden City 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.