At a glance
Reported students
270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
273
Glen Hills School: 270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Glen Hills School
Glen Hills 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 270 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 White (64.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.3%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Glen Hills School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.4%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black3%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.6%
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.
Edgewood Highland
Elementary · Grades KG–05
276 reported students
Woodridge School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
260 reported students
W. R. Dutemple School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
254 reported students
Edward S. Rhodes School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Oak Lawn School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
247 reported students
George J. Peters School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
244 reported students
Public schools near Glen Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 530 | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Lawn School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 247 | 1 mi |
| Woodridge School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 260 | 1.2 mi |
| Eden Park School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 243 | 1.6 mi |
| George J. Peters School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 244 | 1.8 mi |
| Norwood School Elementary · Warwick | KG–05 | 265 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glen Hills School
What grades does Glen Hills School serve?
Glen Hills 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 Glen Hills School?
Glen Hills School reported 270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glen Hills School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 270 students and 19 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 Glen Hills School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glen Hills 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 Glen Hills School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% 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 Glen Hills School in?
Glen Hills 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 Glen Hills School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garden City School (0.9 mi), Oak Lawn School (1 mi), Woodridge School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.