Enrollment
227
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Stadium School
Federal NCES profile for Stadium School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000063
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stadium School earns 30/100 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.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stadium School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stadium School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stadium School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stadium School
Stadium School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cranston, Rhode Island, enrolling 227 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% 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): Stadium School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 31.2:1).
Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students) and Cranston High School East (1,525 students) alongside Stadium 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 Stadium School compares
Stadium 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 8% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 48.5%
White 23.8%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Stadium School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cranston, which includes Stadium 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 Stadium 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stadium 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 (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stadium School
How many students attend Stadium School?
Stadium School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stadium School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stadium School is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Stadium School?
42.8% of students at Stadium School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stadium School?
The largest demographic group at Stadium School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stadium School?
Stadium School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Stadium School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Stadium School ranks #10 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 Stadium School a good school?
Stadium School earns 30/100 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. 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 Stadium 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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