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Oak Lawn School

Elementary School · Cranston

36 Stoneham Street, Cranston, RI 02920

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Rhode Island schools

#216 of 302

In Cranston

#14 of 24

public schools

In district

#13 of 22

Cranston

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Oak Lawn School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Cranston · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Glen Hills School

5.5/10

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5.0/10

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About Oak Lawn School

Oak Lawn School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston. Oak Lawn School serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Lawn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 302 schools in RI.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Lawn School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • RI avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,253
Chronic Absenteeism9.9%

Oak Lawn School — Students at Oak Lawn School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

13.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 46.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.

How Oak Lawn School Compares

See how Oak Lawn School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
29th percentile in RI
Academic
5.2/10
Average
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
14%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.9%

Location

36 Stoneham Street, Cranston, RI 02920

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Lawn School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby West Warwick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Garden City School (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stone Hill School (rated 6.6/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cranston, see our Cranston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Glen Hills School Cranston 1.0 mi 5.5
Apprenticeship Exploration Sch Cranston 1.2 mi 5.0
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL West Warwick 1.5 mi 5.1
ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND West Warwick 1.6 mi 8.2
Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston 1.4 mi 8.0
Cranston High School West Cranston 1.8 mi 7.4
MISS LEE ANNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Cranston 1.8 mi
Western Hills Middle School Cranston 2.0 mi 5.0
Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick 1.9 mi 4.2
Garden City School Cranston 1.9 mi 8.0
Woodridge School Cranston 2.2 mi 5.1
George J. Peters School Cranston 2.6 mi 4.6
Winman Middle School Warwick 2.8 mi 4.4
Stone Hill School Cranston 2.8 mi 6.6
Toll Gate High School Warwick 3.0 mi 6.4
Eden Park School Cranston 2.6 mi 5.0
Greenwood School Warwick 2.9 mi 4.9
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cranston 3.1 mi 6.4
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FOR CHILDREN Warwick 3.2 mi
John F. Horgan School West Warwick 2.8 mi 3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02920 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,246

Median Home Value

$336,900

Median Rent

$1,271/mo

Population

36,332

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

62.5%

Avg Commute

22.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

40.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Lawn School

What grades does Oak Lawn School serve?

Oak Lawn School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Oak Lawn School?

Oak Lawn School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Lawn School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Lawn School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Lawn School rank in RI?

Oak Lawn School ranks #216 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Oak Lawn School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Lawn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Oak Lawn School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Lawn School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oak Lawn School a charter school?

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

Is Oak Lawn School a Title I school?

No, Oak Lawn School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Lawn School?

13.5% of students at Oak Lawn 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.9%

District

Cranston
District Enrollment
10,126
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,253
District Rank
#13 of 22

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