Enrollment
247
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Oak Lawn School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Lawn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000059
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Lawn School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Lawn School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Lawn School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Lawn School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Lawn School
Oak Lawn School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cranston, Rhode Island, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cranston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garden City School (530 students): Oak Lawn School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 31.2:1).
Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students) and Cranston High School East (1,525 students) alongside Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn School compares
Oak Lawn 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 70% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Lawn 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
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
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Lawn School
How many students attend Oak Lawn School?
Oak Lawn School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Lawn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Lawn School is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Lawn School?
11.8% of students at Oak Lawn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Lawn School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Lawn School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Lawn School?
Oak Lawn School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Oak Lawn School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Lawn School ranks #1 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 Oak Lawn School a good school?
Oak Lawn School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Oak Lawn 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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