Norwood Avenue School (Closed 2005)

Norwood Avenue School serves 87 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
22%
9%
White
45%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Norwood Avenue School?
87 students attend Norwood Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Norwood Avenue School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norwood Avenue School offer ?
Norwood Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norwood Avenue School part of?
Norwood Avenue School is part of Cranston School District.

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