EDWARD S. RHODES SCHOOL
Edward S. Rhodes School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 176 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Edward S. Rhodes School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Edward S. Rhodes School at (401) 270-8110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02905
(401) 270-8110
EDWARD S. RHODES SCHOOL is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 176 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 176
- Teachers:
- 15.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 176 students
- White
- 66.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.