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#295 of 302 schools in RI

Achievement First Iluminar

Elementary School · Achievement First Rhode Island · Cranston, RI

An Achievement First Rhode Island charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

85 Garfield Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-10.9 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$17,480
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Achievement First Iluminar score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 38 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Achievement First Iluminar sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,159/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cranston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,246

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,271/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gladstone Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.4 mi399Compare →
Arlington SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–50.7 mi219Compare →
Leviton Dual Language SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–50.7 mi300Compare →
Achievement First PromesaCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–40.8 mi447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Achievement First Rhode Island

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$17,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Achievement First Iluminar is listed in Achievement First Rhode Island; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Achievement First Iluminar

Achievement First Iluminar is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Achievement First Rhode Island, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Achievement First Iluminar

What grades does Achievement First Iluminar serve?

Achievement First Iluminar serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Achievement First Iluminar?

Achievement First Iluminar has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Iluminar?

The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Iluminar is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Achievement First Iluminar rank in RI?

Achievement First Iluminar ranks #295 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Achievement First Iluminar's MySchoolScout rating?

Achievement First Iluminar has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Achievement First Iluminar?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievement First Iluminar has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Achievement First Iluminar a charter school?

Yes, Achievement First Iluminar is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Achievement First Iluminar a Title I school?

No, Achievement First Iluminar is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achievement First Iluminar?

41.5% of students at Achievement First Iluminar qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 02920)
36,332
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02920; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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