- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Woodridge School
Federal NCES profile for Woodridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440024000069
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodridge School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodridge School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge School ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Woodridge School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 440024000069 · Cranston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Woodridge School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Woodridge 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 260
Woodridge School
260 students
What this shows Woodridge School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodridge School compares
Woodridge 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 48% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Woodridge 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 Woodridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodridge 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
W. R. Dutemple School
Standard public school
254 students 13.4:1 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodridge School
How many students attend Woodridge School?
Woodridge School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge School is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Woodridge School?
20.4% of students at Woodridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodridge School?
The largest demographic group at Woodridge School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodridge School?
Woodridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Woodridge School rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge School ranks #2 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 Woodridge 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.