Cranston School District

District Spending

The Cranston School District spends $12,364 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 12 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 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Cranston School District, 16% 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 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.