At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
273
Arlington School: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Arlington School
Arlington School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cranston. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Cranston. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.2%) and White (15.3%). English learners represent 16.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Arlington School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.3%
- Hispanic61.2%
- Black5.3%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cranston
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stadium School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
227 reported students
Stone Hill School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
234 reported students
Eden Park School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
243 reported students
George J. Peters School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
244 reported students
Oak Lawn School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
247 reported students
W. R. Dutemple School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
254 reported students
Public schools near Arlington School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Street School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 402 | 0.4 mi |
| Stadium School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 227 | 0.5 mi |
| Achievement First Iluminar Elementary · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | KG–04 | 465 | 0.7 mi |
| George J. Peters School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 244 | 1.1 mi |
| Webster Avenue School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 308 | 1.1 mi |
| Thornton School Elementary · Johnston | 01–05 | 340 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arlington School
What grades does Arlington School serve?
Arlington School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cranston.
How many students attend Arlington School?
Arlington School reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 207 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arlington School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 209 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arlington School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arlington School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cranston attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arlington School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arlington School in?
Arlington School is part of Cranston, based in Cranston, RI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arlington School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gladstone Street School (0.4 mi), Stadium School (0.5 mi), Achievement First Iluminar (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.