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#179 of 302 schools in RI
Orchard Farms El. School
Elementary School · Cranston · Cranston, RI
A Cranston elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Farms El. School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orchard Farms El. 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$135,500
Median home value
$523,900
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| St Rocco SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Thornton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–5 | 3.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| George J. Peters SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cranston
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Orchard Farms El. School is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Farms El. School
Orchard Farms El. School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8801
- Area population (ZIP 02921)
- 12,673
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 02921; 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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