Oak Lawn School

Summary:

Oak Lawn School is an elementary school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving 271 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cranston School District, which is ranked 32 out of 60 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Oak Lawn School has consistently outperformed the Cranston district and the state of Rhode Island in academic assessments, with 28.3% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 29.8% and 25% in Cranston, respectively. The school also maintains a higher statewide ranking, at 88 out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools, and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is higher than some nearby schools like George J. Peters School and Eden Park School. Additionally, Oak Lawn School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 14.02%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools.

While Oak Lawn School is performing well, it is surrounded by some higher-performing schools, such as Stone Hill School and Woodridge School, which have consistently higher academic achievement and statewide rankings. Additionally, Oak Lawn School has a lower per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, suggesting it is able to achieve strong academic performance with fewer resources.


Detail:

Public K-5

 36 Stoneham Street
       Cranston, RI  02920


(401) 270-8004

District: Cranston

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,621 Help


Students who attend Oak Lawn School usually attend:

Middle:    Hope Highlands Middle School
High:    Cranston High School West

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
Hispanic:
12.3%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Lawn School ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 7th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Lawn School is 14.8. 13 elementary schools in the Cranston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Oak Lawn School employs 17 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Lawn School is $11,621. 13 elementary schools in the Cranston School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Lawn School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cranston:

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


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Rank History for Oak Lawn School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 68.60 65th 169 61.5%
2010 75.02 49th 169 71.0%
2011 64.63 67th 165 59.4%
2012 70.63 61st 165 63.0%
2013 76.09 48th 165 70.9%
2014 73.78 43rd 159 73.0%
2015 62.17 66th 169 60.9%
2016 57.47 73rd 170 57.1%
2017 54.82 80th 168 52.4%
2018 54.37 77th 169 54.4%
2019 66.68 58th 169 65.7%
2021 54.97 62nd 166 62.7%
2022 44.48 85th 166 48.8%
2023 43.82 89th 167 46.7%
2024 41.56 88th 166 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Oak Lawn School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 392 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 437 3 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 447
1991 462 7 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1992 490 6 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 345 6 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 381 5 17 1 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 341 4 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 341 4 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 362 2 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 349 1 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 334 0 9 5 7 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 320 2 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 335 4 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 293 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 293 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 267 3 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 280 6 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 254 7 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 257 9 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 259 7 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 286 6 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 257 5 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2011 251 5 12 18 1 0 6 0 293
2012 252 3 12 15 1 0 7 0 290
2013 239 4 8 14 2 1 9 0 277
2014 225 1 6 16 0 1 13 0 262
2015 215 2 11 16 0 2 14 0 260
2016 212 3 7 11 0 1 15 0 249
2017 174 2 6 9 0 0 10 0 201
2018 175 3 5 11 0 0 11 0 205
2019 183 6 4 16 0 0 13 0 222
2020 189 6 7 19 0 0 12 0 233
2021 199 7 11 26 1 0 13 0 257
2022 188 7 13 26 0 0 14 0 248
2023 195 5 13 42 0 0 16 0 271
2024 186 4 14 31 0 0 16 1 252

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 Oak Lawn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 n/a n/a 4
1989 398 n/a n/a 4.3
1990 447 n/a n/a 3.8
1991 478 22.6 21.1 2.3
1992 510 22.0 23.1 2.2
1993 370 21.5 17.2 3
1994 405 21.4 18.9 3.7
1995 358 16.7 21.4 1.7
1996 358 16.7 21.4 1.7
1997 383 17.0 22.5 2.6
1998 365 18.7 19.5 2.5
1999 355 22.0 16.1 3.1
2000 334 22.6 14.8 3.9
2001 353 27.5 12.8 4.5
2002 306 n/a n/a 16
2003 306 n/a n/a 16
2004 288 15.0 19.2 7.6
2005 301 14.0 21.5 5
2006 284 16.0 17.8 3.9
2007 286 8.5 33.6 4.2
2008 288 24.0 12.0 6.3
2009 319 23.0 11.8 6
2010 284 21.0 13.5 6.3
2011 293 17.6 16.6 10.6
2012 290 21.0 13.8 9
2013 277 15.1 18.3 15.2
2014 262 15.6 16.7 13.7
2015 260 15.0 17.3 13.1
2016 249 17.0 14.6 14.5
2017 201 15.3 13.0 10.9
2018 205 15.0 13.5 13.7
2019 222 14.9 14.8 10.8
2020 233 14.9 15.6 11.2
2021 257 14.9 17.1 11.7
2022 248 16.7 14.8 8.9
2023 271 17.3 15.6 14
2024 252 17.0 14.8 13.5

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 Oak Lawn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 n/a n/a 4
1989 398 n/a n/a 4.3
1990 447 n/a n/a 3.8
1991 478 22.6 21.1 2.3
1992 510 22.0 23.1 2.2
1993 370 21.5 17.2 3
1994 405 21.4 18.9 3.7
1995 358 16.7 21.4 1.7
1996 358 16.7 21.4 1.7
1997 383 17.0 22.5 2.6
1998 365 18.7 19.5 2.5
1999 355 22.0 16.1 3.1
2000 334 22.6 14.8 3.9
2001 353 27.5 12.8 4.5
2002 306 n/a n/a 16
2003 306 n/a n/a 16
2004 288 15.0 19.2 7.6
2005 301 14.0 21.5 5
2006 284 16.0 17.8 3.9
2007 286 8.5 33.6 4.2
2008 288 24.0 12.0 6.3
2009 319 23.0 11.8 6
2010 284 21.0 13.5 6.3
2011 293 17.6 16.6 10.6
2012 290 21.0 13.8 9
2013 277 15.1 18.3 15.2
2014 262 15.6 16.7 13.7
2015 260 15.0 17.3 13.1
2016 249 17.0 14.6 14.5
2017 201 15.3 13.0 10.9
2018 205 15.0 13.5 13.7
2019 222 14.9 14.8 10.8
2020 233 14.9 15.6 11.2
2021 257 14.9 17.1 11.7
2022 248 16.7 14.8 8.9
2023 271 17.3 15.6 14
2024 252 17.0 14.8 13.5

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 Oak Lawn School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $225 (1.7%) $12,744 (98.3%) $12,970
2019 $101 (0.8%) $11,908 (99.2%) $12,009
2020 $86 (0.7%) $12,298 (99.3%) $12,384
2021 $257 (2.2%) $11,364 (97.8%) $11,620

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Lawn 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 58th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 89th of 167 Elementary schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn School)57.534.2
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)54.938.8
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn School)6036.8
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cranston)34.430.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn School)40.527.9
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)40.232.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn School)51.414
 37.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)34.327.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Lawn School)56.361.3
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cranston)44.235.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lawn School)2516.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)31.626.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oak Lawn School)51.439.3
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cranston)41.432.5
 8.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Oak Lawn School)46.822.3
 24.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cranston)27.925.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students222271
 22.1%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian413
 225%
Hispanic1642
 162.5%
Pacific Islander00
White183195
 6.6%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.8%14%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Lawn School

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Oak Lawn School.

Students at Oak Lawn School are 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

Oak Lawn School ranks 88th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Oak Lawn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hope Highlands Middle School
High : Cranston High School West


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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