- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cranston, RI
Glen Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440024000052
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Hills School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Hills School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Hills School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Glen Hills School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 440024000052 · Cranston, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Glen Hills School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Glen Hills 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 270
Glen Hills School
270 students
What this shows Glen Hills School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Hills School compares
Glen Hills 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Glen Hills 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 Glen Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Hills 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 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
Edgewood Highland
Standard public school
276 students 13.8:1 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Hills School
How many students attend Glen Hills School?
Glen Hills School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills School is 12.9:1, 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 Glen Hills School?
23.6% of students at Glen Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Hills School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Hills School?
Glen Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Glen Hills School rank among schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Hills School ranks #4 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 Glen Hills 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.