Woodridge School

Summary:

Woodridge School is an elementary school in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving 260 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Cranston School District, consistently outpacing its peers in academic achievement.

Woodridge School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 42.1% of Woodridge students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 29.8% for the Cranston district. In Mathematics, 33.8% of Woodridge students were proficient, compared to 25% for the district. The school's strong performance extends to Science as well, with 48.8% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 27.1%. This consistent academic excellence has helped Woodridge School maintain a top-half ranking among Rhode Island elementary schools over the past decade.

Woodridge School's success may be attributed to several key factors, including higher per-student spending, a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively small student-teacher ratio. These resources and support structures likely contribute to the school's ability to effectively address the needs of its student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Arlington School, W.R. Dutemple School, and Gladstone Street School, Woodridge School consistently outperforms its peers, with only Stone Hill School coming close in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 401 Budlong Road
       Cranston, RI  02920


(401) 270-8007

District: Cranston

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,028 Help


Students who attend Woodridge School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.6%
Hispanic:
26.5%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Woodridge School ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 4th 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 58.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), Hispanic (26.5%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodridge School is 12.8, which is the 4th best among 14 elementary schools in the Cranston School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodridge School is $14,028, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Cranston School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodridge 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 Woodridge School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 84.93 20th 169 88.2%
2010 83.36 24th 169 85.8%
2011 80.77 31st 165 81.2%
2012 79.21 38th 165 77.0%
2013 80.70 27th 165 83.6%
2014 78.74 34th 159 78.6%
2015 81.28 29th 169 82.8%
2016 74.54 40th 170 76.5%
2017 54.41 82nd 168 51.2%
2018 46.82 92nd 169 45.6%
2019 49.15 86th 169 49.1%
2021 52.43 68th 166 59.0%
2022 58.77 64th 166 61.4%
2023 79.43 35th 167 79.0%
2024 58.98 58th 166 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Woodridge School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 197
1989 204 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1990 201 n/a 5 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1991 221 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 213 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1993 231 3 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 220 1 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1995 209 5 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1996 209 5 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1997 208 4 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 214 3 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 222 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 222 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 218 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2002 232 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 232 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 243 2 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 200 2 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2006 179 0 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 242 1 15 17 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 236 0 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2009 273 0 20 9 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2010 282 7 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 264 7 24 32 3 0 8 0 338
2012 254 9 27 35 3 0 7 0 335
2013 258 10 33 32 3 0 6 0 342
2014 258 10 27 42 2 0 10 0 349
2015 253 8 26 43 2 0 10 0 342
2016 236 8 30 58 4 0 8 0 344
2017 196 9 38 48 1 0 9 0 301
2018 178 8 51 56 2 0 12 0 307
2019 156 11 62 54 3 0 15 0 301
2020 141 14 65 49 3 0 16 0 288
2021 127 14 63 38 6 0 20 0 268
2022 130 12 59 52 6 0 21 0 280
2023 124 8 40 62 5 0 21 0 260
2024 125 8 29 68 7 0 20 0 257

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 Woodridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 n/a n/a 6.1
1989 213 n/a n/a 4.7
1990 210 n/a n/a 5.7
1991 227 12.7 17.8 5.7
1992 227 12.0 18.9 7.9
1993 250 16.2 15.4 7.2
1994 236 16.6 14.2 7.6
1995 232 15.0 15.5 8.2
1996 232 15.0 15.5 8.2
1997 225 15.0 15.0 7.1
1998 228 14.0 16.3 4.8
1999 230 14.0 16.4 7.8
2000 231 11.7 19.7 10.4
2001 227 13.0 17.5 11
2002 244 n/a n/a 6.1
2003 244 n/a n/a 6.1
2004 259 13.0 19.9 5.8
2005 219 13.0 16.8 5.9
2006 201 12.0 16.8 6
2007 275 12.7 21.7 10.5
2008 264 21.1 12.5 12.9
2009 303 23.3 9.5 15.5
2010 322 21.8 14.7 17.4
2011 338 19.0 17.7 23.4
2012 335 22.0 15.2 18.8
2013 342 16.0 21.3 25.4
2014 349 16.0 21.8 22.9
2015 342 16.0 21.3 26.9
2016 344 20.0 17.2 28.8
2017 301 21.3 14.0 27.6
2018 307 21.4 14.3 31.9
2019 301 19.5 15.3 26.9
2020 288 19.8 14.5 29.5
2021 268 19.7 13.5 31
2022 280 19.3 14.4 21.8
2023 260 19.8 13.0 28.1
2024 257 20.0 12.8 28.8

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 Woodridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 197 n/a n/a 6.1
1989 213 n/a n/a 4.7
1990 210 n/a n/a 5.7
1991 227 12.7 17.8 5.7
1992 227 12.0 18.9 7.9
1993 250 16.2 15.4 7.2
1994 236 16.6 14.2 7.6
1995 232 15.0 15.5 8.2
1996 232 15.0 15.5 8.2
1997 225 15.0 15.0 7.1
1998 228 14.0 16.3 4.8
1999 230 14.0 16.4 7.8
2000 231 11.7 19.7 10.4
2001 227 13.0 17.5 11
2002 244 n/a n/a 6.1
2003 244 n/a n/a 6.1
2004 259 13.0 19.9 5.8
2005 219 13.0 16.8 5.9
2006 201 12.0 16.8 6
2007 275 12.7 21.7 10.5
2008 264 21.1 12.5 12.9
2009 303 23.3 9.5 15.5
2010 322 21.8 14.7 17.4
2011 338 19.0 17.7 23.4
2012 335 22.0 15.2 18.8
2013 342 16.0 21.3 25.4
2014 349 16.0 21.8 22.9
2015 342 16.0 21.3 26.9
2016 344 20.0 17.2 28.8
2017 301 21.3 14.0 27.6
2018 307 21.4 14.3 31.9
2019 301 19.5 15.3 26.9
2020 288 19.8 14.5 29.5
2021 268 19.7 13.5 31
2022 280 19.3 14.4 21.8
2023 260 19.8 13.0 28.1
2024 257 20.0 12.8 28.8

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 Woodridge School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $13 (0.1%) $11,289 (99.9%) $11,302
2019 $15 (0.1%) $11,442 (99.9%) $11,457
2020 $40 (0.3%) $12,638 (99.7%) $12,678
2021 $284 (2.0%) $13,744 (98.0%) $14,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodridge School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 167 Elementary schools
 29.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodridge School)6351.2
 11.8%
   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 (Woodridge School)41.346.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cranston)34.430.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodridge School)30.852.3
 21.5%
   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 (Woodridge School)2552.3
 27.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)34.327.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodridge School)44.852
 7.2%
   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 (Woodridge School)32.848
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cranston)31.626.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodridge School)45.551.9
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cranston)41.432.5
 8.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Woodridge School)32.748.9
 16.2%
   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 Students301260
 13.6%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian6240
 35.5%
Hispanic5462
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White156124
 20.5%
Two or More Races1521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%28.1%
 1.2%


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Students who attend Woodridge School usually go on to attend:

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

Woodridge School ranks 58th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Woodridge School are 49% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Woodridge School.


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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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