Enrollment
402
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Gladstone Street School
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000051
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone Street School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone Street School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Street School ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladstone Street School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladstone Street School
Gladstone Street School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cranston, Rhode Island, enrolling 402 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Gladstone Street School is leaner than roughly 86% of Rhode Island schools and 23% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cranston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garden City School (530 students): Gladstone Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 31.2:1).
Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students) and Cranston High School East (1,525 students) alongside Gladstone Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gladstone Street School compares
Gladstone Street School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 35% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$17,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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 + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
Asian 7.0%
White 6.7%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Gladstone Street School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cranston, which includes Gladstone Street School.
$17,810
Per student
-12%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.3%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gladstone Street 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Street School
How many students attend Gladstone Street School?
Gladstone Street School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Street School is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 Gladstone Street School?
53.5% of students at Gladstone Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone Street School?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone Street School?
Gladstone Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gladstone Street School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Street School ranks #5 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.
Is Gladstone Street School a good school?
Gladstone Street School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Gladstone Street 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.
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