Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cranston - Calvert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
15%
9%
White
48%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% RI state average).
How many students attend Cranston - Calvert Elementary School?
236 students attend Cranston - Calvert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cranston - Calvert Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranston - Calvert Elementary School?
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranston - Calvert Elementary School offer ?
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cranston - Calvert Elementary School part of?
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School is part of Newport School District.
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