Oak Lawn School
- Oak Lawn School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Oak Lawn School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42%.
Top Placements
Oak Lawn School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Oak Lawn School's student population of 205 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Oak Lawn School is ranked within the top 50% of all 282 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Lawn School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #94 out of 282 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 86% | 58% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cranston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Oak Lawn School is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glen Hills School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cranston Glen Hills School Grades: K-5 | 270 students
1.0 miles
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)270-8005 1.0 K-5 270 - Cranston Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 54 students
1.2 miles
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)462-7253 1.2 7-12 54 - Cranston Hope Highlands Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 398 students
1.4 miles
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401)270-8148 1.4 6-8 398 - Cranston Nel/cps Construction Career Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 163 students
1.5 miles
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)270-8692 1.5 9-12 163 - Cranston Cranston Career & Technical Center Vocational School
1.8 miles
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)270-8070 1.8 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 2 The principal and the teachers could care less about the children's education or personal growth. - Posted by Parent - Fad26 |
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