Average
#179 of 302 schools in RI
Orchard Farms El. School
Elementary School · Cranston
1555 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#179 of 302
In Cranston
#9 of 24
public schools
In district
#8 of 22
Cranston
School environment
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Orchard Farms El. School
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About Orchard Farms El. School
Orchard Farms El. School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston. Orchard Farms El.
School serves approximately 465 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Orchard Farms El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for Orchard Farms El. School show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Orchard Farms El. School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Orchard Farms El. School — Students at Orchard Farms El. School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 4.8/10.
How Orchard Farms El. School Compares
See how Orchard Farms El. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1555 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Orchard Farms El. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND (rated 8.2/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby West Warwick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Early Childhood Center (rated 8.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Johnston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stone Hill School (rated 6.6/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cranston, see our Cranston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Stone Hill School Cranston | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| ST ROCCO SCHOOL Johnston | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Hope School Hope | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Western Hills Middle School Cranston | 2.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Cranston High School West Cranston | 2.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Thornton School Johnston | 3.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Oak Lawn School Cranston | 3.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick | 3.8 mi | 4.2 |
| George J. Peters School Cranston | 3.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Brown Avenue School Johnston | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Nicholas A. Ferri Middle Johnston | 4.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Early Childhood Center Johnston | 4.0 mi | 8.0 |
| MISS LEE ANNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Cranston | 3.1 mi | — |
| Johnston Senior High Johnston | 4.1 mi | 6.9 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL West Warwick | 4.0 mi | 5.1 |
| John F. Horgan School West Warwick | 4.3 mi | 3.4 |
| ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND West Warwick | 4.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Glen Hills School Cranston | 3.5 mi | 5.5 |
| ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cranston | 3.5 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02921 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$135,500
Median Home Value
$523,900
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
Population
12,673
College Educated
46.8%
Homeownership
84.7%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Median Age
42.7
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| Tiogue School Coventry, RI | 5.8 |
| Blackrock School Coventry, RI | 5.7 |
| Edgewood Highland Cranston, RI | 5.7 |
| Ella Risk School Central Falls, RI | 5.9 |
| Fallon Memorial School Pawtucket, RI | 5.9 |
| Mary E. Fogarty El. School Providence, RI | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Orchard Farms El. School
What grades does Orchard Farms El. School serve?
Orchard Farms El. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Orchard Farms El. School?
Orchard Farms El. School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farms El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farms El. School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Farms El. School rank in RI?
Orchard Farms El. School ranks #179 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Orchard Farms El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Farms El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Orchard Farms El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Farms El. School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orchard Farms El. School a charter school?
No, Orchard Farms El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Farms El. School a Title I school?
No, Orchard Farms El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Farms El. School?
8.8% of students at Orchard Farms El. 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8801
Resources & Links
District
Cranston- District Enrollment
- 10,126
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,253
- District Rank
- #8 of 22
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