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.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
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
- 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
* 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 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.