Oak Lawn School
- Oak Lawn School serves 201 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- Oak Lawn School's student population of 201 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 201 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oak Lawn School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Lawn School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #107 out of 284 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 8% |
| White | 87% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cranston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Lawn School is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle 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: PK-5 | 287 students
1.0 miles
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)270-8005 1.0 PK-5 287 - Cranston Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 55 students
1.2 miles
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)462-7248 1.2 8-12 55 - Cranston Nel/cps Construction Career Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 164 students
1.5 miles
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)270-8692 1.5 9-12 164 - 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 - Cranston Cranston High School West Grades: 9-12 | 1423 students
1.8 miles
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401)270-8049 1.8 9-12 1423
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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