- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Oak Lawn School shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 440024000059 · Cranston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 14.5:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Oak Lawn School shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Oak Lawn 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 247
Oak Lawn School
247 students
What this shows Oak Lawn School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Lawn School compares
Oak Lawn School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,525
- 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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.