Daniel D. Waterman School

722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel D. Waterman School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daniel D. Waterman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Daniel D. Waterman School's student population of 211 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Daniel D. Waterman School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel D. Waterman School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#122 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
23%
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40-44%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
29%
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Black
7%
9%
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White
49%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniel D. Waterman School's ranking?
Daniel D. Waterman School is ranked #122 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Daniel D. Waterman School often compared to?
Daniel D. Waterman Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eden Park School, Woodridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Daniel D. Waterman School?
211 students attend Daniel D. Waterman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Daniel D. Waterman School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel D. Waterman School?
Daniel D. Waterman School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel D. Waterman School offer ?
Daniel D. Waterman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daniel D. Waterman School part of?
Daniel D. Waterman School is part of Cranston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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