GARDEN CITY SCHOOL

Garden City School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 293 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Garden City School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Garden City School, located at 70 Plantations Drive in Cranston, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cranston Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of a well-established suburban community, the school is known for its focus on foundational academic development and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for young learners. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cranston community, benefiting from a collaborative relationship between faculty, parents, and local organizations. By prioritizing small-group instruction and student engagement, Garden City School aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. With its convenient location near the Garden City Center, the school maintains a strong presence within the district, consistently working to meet the diverse educational needs of its student population through a structured and nurturing academic setting.

For more information, contact Garden City School at (401) 270-8073 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

70 Plantations Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
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GARDEN CITY SCHOOL is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 293 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cranston
Total Students:
293
Teachers:
19.4
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 293 students

White
67.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Asian
9.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black or African American
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.