Edward S. Rhodes School

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Edward S. Rhodes School, located at 160 Shaw Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cranston Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. As a community-focused institution, it serves as a foundational building block for young learners in the Cranston area, prioritizing the partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure academic success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the Rhode Island Department of Education, providing a well-rounded education that includes mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies, alongside various enrichment activities. Beyond academics, the Edward S. Rhodes School is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a positive school culture, often hosting community events and extracurricular programs that promote school spirit and inclusivity. Its location in the Shaw Avenue neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, consistently striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

287

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward S. Rhodes School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	87
Black	17
Asian	18
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
135 (47.0%)
Hispanic
87 (30.3%)
Two or More
27 (9.4%)
Asian
18 (6.3%)
Black
17 (5.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranston
Phone:	(401)270-8208
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 47