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Below Average

#280 of 302 schools in RI

Gladstone Street School

Elementary School · Cranston · Cranston, RI

A Cranston elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

50 Gladstone Street, Cranston, RI 02920

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$19,253
Chronic Absenteeism43.1%

Students at Gladstone Street School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gladstone Street School 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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
Achievement First IluminarCharter · enrollment unverified3.0K–40.4 mi470Compare →
Arlington SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–50.4 mi219Compare →
Stadium SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.7 mi241Compare →
Webster Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–50.8 mi311Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Cranston

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#21 of 22
District spending per student
$19,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gladstone Street School is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gladstone Street School

Gladstone Street School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gladstone Street School

What grades does Gladstone Street School serve?

Gladstone Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Gladstone Street School?

Gladstone Street School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Street School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gladstone Street School rank in RI?

Gladstone Street School ranks #280 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Gladstone Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gladstone Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Gladstone Street School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladstone Street School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gladstone Street School a charter school?

No, Gladstone Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gladstone Street School a Title I school?

No, Gladstone Street School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladstone Street School?

76.9% of students at Gladstone Street School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.1%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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