GLEN HILLS SCHOOL
Glen Hills School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 270 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Glen Hills School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Glen Hills School is a public elementary school located in the suburban neighborhood of Cranston, Rhode Island. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Cranston Public Schools district. It is known for maintaining a community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student population.
Beyond its core curriculum, Glen Hills places a strong focus on social-emotional learning and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which helps provide enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities. Situated in a residential area, it serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and collaborative learning environment for all its students.
For more information, contact Glen Hills School at (401) 270-8005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
GLEN HILLS SCHOOL is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 16.8
- 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 270 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLEN HILLS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.0%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.