Garden City School

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Garden City School ranks 56 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Garden City School is an elementary school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving 259 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Cranston School District, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Garden City School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 39% of Garden City students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 29.8% in the Cranston district and 37.8% statewide for 3rd grade. The school's proficiency rates in NGSA Science are also noteworthy, with 46.7% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the 27.1% rate in the Cranston district. This consistent academic excellence has earned Garden City School a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top 56 out of 166 elementary schools in Rhode Island.

When compared to nearby schools within the Cranston district, such as W. R. Dutemple School, George J. Peters School, and Stadium School, Garden City School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency. Additionally, the school's lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 14.7 over the past three years, and higher per-student spending, ranging from $11,881 to $15,349, may contribute to its academic success. While some nearby schools, like Woodridge School and Glen Hills School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Garden City School's consistent excellence makes it a standout choice for families in the Cranston area.

Detail:

Public K-5

70 Plantation Drive
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 270-8073

District: Cranston

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,349

Students who attend Garden City School usually attend:

Middle:	Western Hills Middle School
High:	Cranston High School West

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 510

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

Hispanic:

27.5%

Asian:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garden City School ranks better than 66.3% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 3^rd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Garden City School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cranston School District. Student population at Garden City School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), Hispanic (27.5%), Asian (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden City School is 14.5. 10 elementary schools in the Cranston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Garden City School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden City School is $15,349, which is the 4^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Cranston School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Garden City School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cranston:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranston 32^nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garden City School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	72.08	57^th	169	66.3%
2010	61.52	76^th	169	55.0%
2011	77.23	38^th	165	77.0%
2012	55.93	88^th	165	46.7%
2013	58.15	83^rd	165	49.7%
2014	53.71	87^th	159	45.3%
2015	60.12	70^th	169	58.6%
2016	72.77	46^th	170	72.9%
2017	73.91	41^st	168	75.6%
2018	71.98	46^th	169	72.8%
2019	79.54	32^nd	169	81.1%
2021	51.54	71^st	166	57.2%
2022	74.59	41^st	166	75.3%
2023	78.01	38^th	167	77.2%
2024	59.84	56^th	166	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garden City School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	271	0	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	280
1989	271	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	279
1990	276	2	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	289
1991	279	2	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	294
1992	309	2	15	2	1	n/a	n/a	329
1993	310	6	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	331
1994	299	5	26	6	0	n/a	n/a	336
1995	260	2	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	284
1996	260	2	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	284
1997	271	8	18	8	0	n/a	n/a	305
1998	269	2	31	14	0	n/a	n/a	316
1999	284	4	19	8	0	n/a	n/a	315
2000	295	11	27	21	0	n/a	n/a	354
2001	301	6	19	20	0	n/a	n/a	346
2002	266	12	16	17	0	n/a	n/a	311
2003	266	12	16	17	0	n/a	n/a	311
2004	265	5	19	25	0	n/a	n/a	314
2005	243	3	11	14	0	n/a	n/a	271
2006	228	3	13	15	0	n/a	n/a	259
2007	219	4	13	19	0	n/a	n/a	255
2008	212	5	12	20	1	n/a	n/a	250
2009	253	11	18	32	3	n/a	n/a	317
2010	257	10	19	22	3	n/a	n/a	311
2011	228	4	16	39	4	0	12	303
2012	232	5	21	49	3	0	11	321
2013	242	11	28	48	4	0	11	344
2014	225	10	28	52	3	0	13	331
2015	218	8	30	49	1	0	14	320
2016	241	10	34	50	0	0	15	350
2017	192	7	28	48	0	0	15	290
2018	197	11	29	40	1	1	14	293
2019	189	9	28	40	1	0	14	281
2020	188	6	23	47	1	0	17	282
2021	187	3	26	56	0	0	15	287
2022	168	3	25	52	0	0	9	257
2023	160	11	24	54	1	0	9	259
2024	254	29	61	140	1	1	24	510

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garden City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	n/a	n/a	5
1989	279	n/a	n/a	4.3
1990	289	n/a	n/a	3.5
1991	294	16.0	18.3	5.8
1992	329	17.0	19.3	10.9
1993	331	17.0	19.5	10.9
1994	336	20.4	16.5	14
1995	284	18.0	15.8	16.2
1996	284	18.0	15.8	16.2
1997	305	17.0	17.9	12.1
1998	316	18.6	17.0	10.1
1999	315	15.0	21.0	12.7
2000	354	16.8	21.1	11.9
2001	346	16.5	21.0	11.8
2002	311	n/a	n/a	13.5
2003	311	n/a	n/a	13.5
2004	314	15.0	20.9	12.7
2005	271	18.0	15.1	15.9
2006	259	n/a	n/a	15.4
2007	255	1.4	182.1	15.3
2008	250	29.0	8.6	14.4
2009	317	26.0	9.3	16.7
2010	311	23.5	13.2	25.4
2011	303	23.5	12.8	23.4
2012	321	24.0	13.3	18.4
2013	344	17.8	19.3	36.3
2014	331	17.6	18.8	31.7
2015	320	18.0	17.7	35.3
2016	350	21.0	16.6	32.9
2017	290	19.1	15.1	26.2
2018	293	19.4	15.1	29.7
2019	281	20.0	14.0	29.9
2020	282	20.2	13.8	31.6
2021	287	20.1	14.2	31.4
2022	257	17.4	14.7	23
2023	259	17.7	14.5	30.9
2024	510	35.0	14.5	42.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garden City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	n/a	n/a	5
1989	279	n/a	n/a	4.3
1990	289	n/a	n/a	3.5
1991	294	16.0	18.3	5.8
1992	329	17.0	19.3	10.9
1993	331	17.0	19.5	10.9
1994	336	20.4	16.5	14
1995	284	18.0	15.8	16.2
1996	284	18.0	15.8	16.2
1997	305	17.0	17.9	12.1
1998	316	18.6	17.0	10.1
1999	315	15.0	21.0	12.7
2000	354	16.8	21.1	11.9
2001	346	16.5	21.0	11.8
2002	311	n/a	n/a	13.5
2003	311	n/a	n/a	13.5
2004	314	15.0	20.9	12.7
2005	271	18.0	15.1	15.9
2006	259	n/a	n/a	15.4
2007	255	1.4	182.1	15.3
2008	250	29.0	8.6	14.4
2009	317	26.0	9.3	16.7
2010	311	23.5	13.2	25.4
2011	303	23.5	12.8	23.4
2012	321	24.0	13.3	18.4
2013	344	17.8	19.3	36.3
2014	331	17.6	18.8	31.7
2015	320	18.0	17.7	35.3
2016	350	21.0	16.6	32.9
2017	290	19.1	15.1	26.2
2018	293	19.4	15.1	29.7
2019	281	20.0	14.0	29.9
2020	282	20.2	13.8	31.6
2021	287	20.1	14.2	31.4
2022	257	17.4	14.7	23
2023	259	17.7	14.5	30.9
2024	510	35.0	14.5	42.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garden City School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$59 (0.5%)	$11,822 (99.5%)	$11,880
2019	$81 (0.6%)	$12,695 (99.4%)	$12,776
2020	$44 (0.3%)	$14,180 (99.7%)	$14,225
2021	$276 (1.8%)	$15,073 (98.2%)	$15,349

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden City School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th of 167 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garden City School)	76.7	54.2	22.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)	54.9	38.8	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden City School)	46.5	52.1	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cranston)	34.4	30.1	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City School)	53.1	66.7	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)	40.2	32.1	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Garden City School)	42.9	59.5	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)	34.3	27.1	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Garden City School)	75.6	50	25.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)	44.2	35.3	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Garden City School)	48.8	46.3	2.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)	31.6	26.1	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Garden City School)	67.7	56.8	10.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cranston)	41.4	32.5	8.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Garden City School)	45.9	52.7	6.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Cranston)	27.9	25.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	259	7.8%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	28	24	14.3%
Hispanic	40	54	35%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	160	15.3%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.9%	30.9%	1%

Schools Near Garden City School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garden City School	Public	K-5	70 Plantation Drive	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8073	510	35	14.5	42.4%	254 (49.8%)	29 (5.7%)	140 (27.5%)	61 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	59.8	56^th of 166 public elementary schools	66.3%		78	38^th of 167 public elementary schools	77.2%	18	46.7	50.6	38.3	29.3	39.0	46.9	26.6	40.2	37.5	$15,349	$276	$15,073
Eden Park School	Public	K-5	180 Oakland Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8029	244	18	13.5	52.5%	87 (35.7%)	15 (6.1%)	97 (39.8%)	21 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.4%)	27.7	120^th of 166 public elementary schools	27.7%		32.4	108^th of 167 public elementary schools	35.3%	12	37.5	14.7	20.8	15.2	17.2	25.7	18.4	25.0	22.7	$13,711	$727	$12,984
Woodridge School	Public	K-5	401 Budlong Road	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8007	257	20	12.8	28.8%	125 (48.6%)	8 (3.1%)	68 (26.5%)	29 (11.3%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	59	58^th of 166 public elementary schools	65.1%		79.4	35^th of 167 public elementary schools	79.0%	23	48.8	32.7	51.2	44.2	42.1	26.5	39.0	37.2	33.8	$14,028	$284	$13,745
Glen Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Glen Hills Drive	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8005	284	21	13.5	27.8%	177 (62.3%)	9 (3.2%)	56 (19.7%)	21 (7.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	47.1	83^rd of 166 public elementary schools	50.0%		42.2	92^nd of 167 public elementary schools	44.9%	9	32.6	61.9	14.3	25.0	33.6	52.4	23.8	30.2	35.4	$15,405	$573	$14,832
Norwood School	Public	K-5	266 Norwood Avenue	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3525	257	22	11.6	48.2%	149 (58.0%)	9 (3.5%)	56 (21.8%)	17 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.1%)	54.7	64^th of 166 public elementary schools	61.4%		56.9	64^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.7%		34.6	44.7	28.9	30.8	35.6	40.8	56.5	19.2	42.1	$30,580	$1,931	$28,649
W. R. Dutemple School	Public	K-5	32 Garden Street	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8104	276	19	14.5	58.7%	69 (25.0%)	21 (7.6%)	127 (46.0%)	29 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.5%)	35.1	97^th of 166 public elementary schools	41.6%		28.3	121^st of 167 public elementary schools	27.5%	24	26.4	46.9	20.0	24.5	31.0	36.7	25.0	13.2	24.6	$11,994	$1,264	$10,730
George J. Peters School	Public	K-5	15 Mayberry Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8199	260	18	14.4	59.6%	103 (39.6%)	11 (4.2%)	95 (36.5%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.7%)	19	137^th of 166 public elementary schools	17.5%		32.1	109^th of 167 public elementary schools	34.7%	28	27.1	23.9	18.4	16.7	19.7	8.9	15.8	12.5	12.2	$13,794	$755	$13,039
Cranston Early Learning Center	Public	PK	45 Sprague Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8057	48	7	6.8	12.5%	19 (39.6%)	4 (8.3%)	18 (37.5%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Stadium School	Public	K-5	100 Crescent Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8188	241	17	14.1	66.0%	63 (26.1%)	13 (5.4%)	114 (47.3%)	33 (13.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	34.5	100^th of 166 public elementary schools	39.8%		50.6	73^rd of 167 public elementary schools	56.3%	27	37.5	33.3	27.8	16.7	25.9	27.5	22.2	25.0	25.2	$16,743	$1,316	$15,427
Oak Lawn School	Public	K-5	36 Stoneham Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8004	252	17	14.8	13.5%	186 (73.8%)	4 (1.6%)	31 (12.3%)	14 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	41.6	88^th of 166 public elementary schools	47.0%		43.8	89^th of 167 public elementary schools	46.7%	1	37.8	38.6	23.7	22.2	28.3	56.8	15.8	17.8	30.7	$11,621	$257	$11,364

Frequently Asked Questions about Garden City School

What district is Garden City School in?

Cranston

How many students attend Garden City School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Garden City School.

What schools do graduates of Garden City School attend?

Students who attend Garden City School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Hills Middle School
High : Cranston High School West

Is Garden City School a good school?

Garden City School ranks 56^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Garden City School?

Students at Garden City School are 50% White, 27% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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