Stone Hill School

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Stone Hill School ranks 47 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stone Hill School is an elementary school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving 231 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Cranston district and the state of Rhode Island in academic assessments, with 49.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42.4% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 29.8% and 25% respectively in the Cranston district.

Stone Hill School has maintained a strong ranking among Rhode Island elementary schools, consistently placing in the top 30% over the past decade and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 students per teacher, lower than many nearby schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Stone Hill School, ranging from 22.01% to 29.44%, is lower than the rates at some nearby schools, such as Arlington School (63.11%) and Gladstone Street School (67.92%).

While Stone Hill School is excelling, it is located in close proximity to several lower-performing schools within the Cranston district, such as George J. Peters School, which have significantly lower proficiency rates and overall rankings. This highlights the disparities in educational outcomes within the district and the need for targeted interventions to support struggling schools. The success of Stone Hill School can serve as a model for other schools, while also underscoring the importance of addressing systemic challenges and inequities in the broader educational landscape.

Detail:

Public K-5

21 Village Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 270-8022

District: Cranston

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,106

Students who attend Stone Hill School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Asian:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stone Hill School ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), Hispanic (22.1%), Asian (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stone Hill School is 12.6, which is the 3^rd best among 14 elementary schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)

Compare Stone Hill School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stone Hill School is $15,106, which is the 5^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Cranston School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stone Hill 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 Stone Hill School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	77.89	37^th	169	78.1%
2010	70.84	61^st	169	63.9%
2011	73.48	49^th	165	70.3%
2012	70.45	62^nd	165	62.4%
2013	69.72	62^nd	165	62.4%
2014	75.19	38^th	159	76.1%
2015	75.77	41^st	169	75.7%
2016	75.30	38^th	170	77.6%
2017	79.94	30^th	168	82.1%
2018	50.21	87^th	169	48.5%
2019	64.69	61^st	169	63.9%
2021	57.65	57^th	166	65.7%
2022	71.23	47^th	166	71.7%
2023	74.49	44^th	167	73.7%
2024	71.28	47^th	166	71.7%

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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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by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, November 30, 2010

I love the school it is fun an you learn a lot at the same time all the teacher are nice and not mean! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Stone Hill School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	421	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	427
1989	392	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	398
1990	415	2	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422
1991	436	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	441
1992	447	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	454
1993	352	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	358
1994	338	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	344
1995	288	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	291
1996	288	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	291
1997	301	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	311
1998	303	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	311
1999	302	0	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	313
2000	305	0	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	316
2001	309	2	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	325
2002	321	5	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	346
2003	321	5	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	346
2004	238	8	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	262
2005	231	8	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	257
2006	242	9	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	268
2007	245	7	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	269
2008	243	9	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	273
2009	300	7	14	16	2	n/a	n/a	339
2010	286	7	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	320
2011	252	1	18	25	2	0	7	305
2012	252	3	19	34	3	0	8	319
2013	241	3	25	31	2	0	9	311
2014	235	2	36	45	2	0	8	328
2015	218	4	39	48	4	0	9	322
2016	204	4	52	39	2	0	11	312
2017	164	1	49	40	2	1	12	269
2018	148	3	41	52	2	1	13	260
2019	161	8	42	54	2	1	13	281
2020	152	9	38	53	2	1	17	272
2021	169	11	42	47	0	1	18	288
2022	154	9	26	60	0	1	18	268
2023	141	12	16	51	0	0	11	231

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 Stone Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	n/a	n/a	8.7
1989	398	n/a	n/a	7.8
1990	422	n/a	n/a	7.1
1991	441	23.0	19.1	7.9
1992	454	19.0	23.8	8.4
1993	358	18.5	19.4	10.6
1994	344	17.4	19.8	5.2
1995	291	20.0	14.6	5.2
1996	291	20.0	14.6	5.2
1997	311	18.0	17.3	5.1
1998	311	17.0	18.3	5.1
1999	313	21.0	14.9	7.3
2000	316	16.7	18.9	8.5
2001	325	16.3	19.9	8.6
2002	346	n/a	n/a	3.8
2003	346	n/a	n/a	3.8
2004	262	16.0	16.4	6.1
2005	257	16.0	16.1	7.8
2006	268	18.0	14.9	9
2007	269	12.3	21.9	6.7
2008	273	23.8	11.5	16.8
2009	339	26.8	9.3	17.1
2010	320	24.0	13.3	19.7
2011	305	19.5	15.6	23.3
2012	319	20.0	15.9	21
2013	311	17.0	18.2	26.7
2014	328	17.0	19.2	28.4
2015	322	17.0	18.9	27
2016	312	20.0	15.6	27.6
2017	269	19.2	13.9	24.2
2018	260	18.9	13.7	29.6
2019	281	21.3	13.1	30.6
2020	272	20.0	13.6	31.6
2021	288	20.5	14.0	24.3
2022	268	18.8	14.2	22
2023	231	18.2	12.6	29.4

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 Stone Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	n/a	n/a	8.7
1989	398	n/a	n/a	7.8
1990	422	n/a	n/a	7.1
1991	441	23.0	19.1	7.9
1992	454	19.0	23.8	8.4
1993	358	18.5	19.4	10.6
1994	344	17.4	19.8	5.2
1995	291	20.0	14.6	5.2
1996	291	20.0	14.6	5.2
1997	311	18.0	17.3	5.1
1998	311	17.0	18.3	5.1
1999	313	21.0	14.9	7.3
2000	316	16.7	18.9	8.5
2001	325	16.3	19.9	8.6
2002	346	n/a	n/a	3.8
2003	346	n/a	n/a	3.8
2004	262	16.0	16.4	6.1
2005	257	16.0	16.1	7.8
2006	268	18.0	14.9	9
2007	269	12.3	21.9	6.7
2008	273	23.8	11.5	16.8
2009	339	26.8	9.3	17.1
2010	320	24.0	13.3	19.7
2011	305	19.5	15.6	23.3
2012	319	20.0	15.9	21
2013	311	17.0	18.2	26.7
2014	328	17.0	19.2	28.4
2015	322	17.0	18.9	27
2016	312	20.0	15.6	27.6
2017	269	19.2	13.9	24.2
2018	260	18.9	13.7	29.6
2019	281	21.3	13.1	30.6
2020	272	20.0	13.6	31.6
2021	288	20.5	14.0	24.3
2022	268	18.8	14.2	22
2023	231	18.2	12.6	29.4

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 Stone Hill School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$284 (2.2%)	$12,789 (97.8%)	$13,072
2019	$300 (2.2%)	$13,431 (97.8%)	$13,731
2020	$327 (2.2%)	$14,472 (97.8%)	$14,799
2021	$593 (3.9%)	$14,514 (96.1%)	$15,106

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stone Hill 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 61^st of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 167 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stone Hill School)	63.6	54.3	9.3%
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 (Stone Hill School)	38.6	42.9	4.3%
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 (Stone Hill School)	31.8	42.9	11.1%
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 (Stone Hill School)	50	40	10%
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 (Stone Hill School)	62.5	65.8	3.3%
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 (Stone Hill School)	38.8	42.1	3.3%
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 (Stone Hill School)	52.9	54.6	1.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cranston)	41.4	32.5	8.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Stone Hill School)	42.3	41.7	0.6%
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	231	17.8%
African American	8	12	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	42	16	61.9%
Hispanic	54	51	5.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	161	141	12.4%
Two or More Races	13	11	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	29.4%	1.2%

Schools Near Stone Hill 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
Stone Hill School	Public	K-5	21 Village Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8022	231	18	12.6	29.4%	141 (61.0%)	12 (5.2%)	51 (22.1%)	16 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	71.3	47^th of 166 public elementary schools	71.7%		74.5	44^th of 167 public elementary schools	73.7%	3	50.0	59.6	42.9	41.7	49.2	40.4	37.1	50.0	42.4	$15,106	$593	$14,514
George J. Peters School	Public	K-5	15 Mayberry Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8199	273	19	14.2	52.0%	118 (43.2%)	9 (3.3%)	94 (34.4%)	16 (5.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.1%)	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
Thornton School	Public	1-5	4 School Street	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 943-7369	335	31	10.8	61.5%	143 (42.7%)	21 (6.3%)	152 (45.4%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	23.8	125^th of 166 public elementary schools	24.7%		33.3	105^th of 167 public elementary schools	37.1%	20	20.8	28.8	23.0	11.6	20.6	31.7	28.6	8.3	22.1	$16,075	$1,676	$14,399
Arlington School	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Princess Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8179	206	17	12.3	63.1%	34 (16.5%)	6 (2.9%)	135 (65.5%)	14 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	15.5	147^th of 166 public elementary schools	11.4%		11.9	152^nd of 167 public elementary schools	9.0%	5	11.1		20.5	17.4	15.3	11.5	12.8		7.3	$16,062	$1,604	$14,458
Woodridge School	Public	K-5	401 Budlong Road	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8007	260	20	13.0	28.1%	124 (47.7%)	8 (3.1%)	62 (23.8%)	40 (15.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.1%)	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
Gladstone Street School	Public	K-5	50 Gladstone Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8080	477	39	12.3	67.9%	37 (7.8%)	26 (5.5%)	355 (74.4%)	33 (6.9%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.6%)	9.9	157^th of 166 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.7	164^th of 167 public elementary schools	1.8%	7	11.3	12.3	9.5	8.6	10.2	16.2		9.9	9.3	$13,122	$1,467	$11,655
Stadium School	Public	K-5	100 Crescent Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8188	229	18	12.8	60.3%	59 (25.8%)	7 (3.1%)	108 (47.2%)	34 (14.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	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
Winsor Hill School	Public	1-5	100 Theresa Street	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 831-4619	384	31	12.3	48.7%	220 (57.3%)	25 (6.5%)	119 (31.0%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	31.7	106^th of 166 public elementary schools	36.1%		26.8	124^th of 167 public elementary schools	25.7%	18	33.7	31.5	29.0	22.8	27.9	30.4	12.9	15.9	20.5	$13,296	$1,170	$12,125
Eden Park School	Public	K-5	180 Oakland Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8029	242	18	13.2	47.5%	92 (38.0%)	13 (5.4%)	81 (33.5%)	27 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (11.6%)	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
Anthony Carnevale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Springfield Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0554	464	42	11.1	84.7%	55 (11.9%)	54 (11.6%)	304 (65.5%)	18 (3.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.5%)	12.6	155^th of 166 public elementary schools	6.6%		11.3	153^rd of 167 public elementary schools	8.4%	2	13.6	8.6	8.6	6.3	7.8	26.8	19.4		16.8	$24,837	$3,131	$21,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Hill School

How many students attend Stone Hill School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Stone Hill School.

Is Stone Hill School a good school?

Stone Hill School ranks 47^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Stone Hill School attend?

Students who attend Stone Hill School usually go on to attend:

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

What district is Stone Hill School in?

Cranston

What is the racial makeup of Stone Hill School?

Students at Stone Hill School are 61% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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