- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
W. R. Dutemple School
Federal NCES profile for W. R. Dutemple School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000068
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. R. Dutemple School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W. R. Dutemple School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. Dutemple School ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
W. R. Dutemple School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440024000068 · Cranston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 13.4:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
W. R. Dutemple School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
W. R. Dutemple 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 254
W. R. Dutemple School
254 students
What this shows W. R. Dutemple School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. R. Dutemple School compares
W. R. Dutemple 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 6% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 76% | - | - |
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.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
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
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
28.0%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 23.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, W. R. Dutemple 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 W. R. Dutemple 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 W. R. Dutemple 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. R. Dutemple School
How many students attend W. R. Dutemple School?
W. R. Dutemple School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. R. Dutemple School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. R. Dutemple 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 W. R. Dutemple School?
42.1% of students at W. R. Dutemple School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. R. Dutemple School?
The largest demographic group at W. R. Dutemple School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. R. Dutemple School?
W. R. Dutemple School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 W. R. Dutemple School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. Dutemple School ranks #7 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 W. R. Dutemple 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.