Oak Lawn School
Oak Lawn School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% 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 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Lawn School is 0.27, 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 Testing Rank | #112 out of 287 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 85% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cranston Glen Hills School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 270 students10
1.0 miles
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005 1 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 Math: 31% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 398 students10
1.4 miles
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148 1.4 6-8 398 - Cranston Nel/cps Construction Career Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 163 students10
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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