John W. Horton School (Closed 2008)

John W. Horton School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
81%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John W. Horton School?
136 students attend John W. Horton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John W. Horton School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. Horton School?
John W. Horton School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does John W. Horton School offer ?
John W. Horton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John W. Horton School part of?
John W. Horton School is part of Cranston School District.

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