Cranston School District

The Cranston School District is located in Cranston, RI and includes 29 schools that serve 10,960 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cranston School District spends $11,638 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cranston School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cranston School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Cranston School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cranston School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.