- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
George J. Peters School
Federal NCES profile for George J. Peters School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000351
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George J. Peters School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George J. Peters School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George J. Peters School ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
George J. Peters School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 440024000351 · Cranston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
George J. Peters School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
George J. Peters 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 244
George J. Peters School
244 students
What this shows George J. Peters School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How George J. Peters School compares
George J. Peters School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 3% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.9%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, George J. Peters 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 George J. Peters 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George J. Peters 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about George J. Peters School
How many students attend George J. Peters School?
George J. Peters School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J. Peters School?
The student-teacher ratio at George J. Peters School is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 George J. Peters School?
40.7% of students at George J. Peters School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George J. Peters School?
The largest demographic group at George J. Peters School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J. Peters School?
George J. Peters School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 George J. Peters School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, George J. Peters School ranks #11 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 George J. Peters 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.