- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cranston, RI
Park View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Park View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440024000060
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park View Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park View Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park View Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Park View Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 440024000060 · Cranston, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 12.5:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Park View Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Park View Middle 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
- This school
Park View Middle School
711 students
- Garden City Sc 530
Garden City School
530 students
- Hugh B. Bain M 527
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
527 students
What this shows Park View Middle School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park View Middle School compares
Park View Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 6% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 34.8%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Park View Middle 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 Park View Middle 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park View Middle 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Cranston
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park View Middle School
How many students attend Park View Middle School?
Park View Middle School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park View Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Park View Middle School?
41.8% of students at Park View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Park View Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park View Middle School?
Park View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park View Middle School rank among middle schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Park View Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Park View Middle 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.