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#223 of 302 schools in RI

Woodridge School

Elementary School · Cranston · Cranston, RI

A Cranston elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

401 Budlong Road, Cranston, RI 02920

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$19,253
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Woodridge School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

28.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodridge 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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
Miss Lee Anns Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi5Compare →
Eden Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–50.7 mi244Compare →
Garden City SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.8 mi510Compare →
George J. Peters SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–51.0 mi260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#14 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

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

About Woodridge School

Woodridge School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodridge School

What grades does Woodridge School serve?

Woodridge School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Woodridge School?

Woodridge School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodridge School rank in RI?

Woodridge School ranks #223 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Woodridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Woodridge School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodridge School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodridge School a charter school?

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

Is Woodridge School a Title I school?

No, Woodridge School is not currently a Title I school.

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

28.8% of students at Woodridge 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
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
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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