Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Farms El. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Farms Elementary School serves the northwest part of Cranston, RI, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Farms El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Farms El. School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orchard Farms El. School ranks within the top 30% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Farms El. School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 287 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Farms El. School's ranking?
Orchard Farms El. School is ranked #75 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Orchard Farms El. School often compared to?
Orchard Farms El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Lawn School, Woodridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Farms El. School?
444 students attend Orchard Farms El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orchard Farms El. School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Farms El. School?
Orchard Farms El. School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Farms El. School offer ?
Orchard Farms El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Farms El. School part of?
Orchard Farms El. School is part of Cranston School District.
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