ORCHARD FARMS EL. SCHOOL
Orchard Farms El. School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 459 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Orchard Farms El. 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.
Orchard Farms Elementary School, located at 1555 Scituate Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a local pillar for primary education within the Cranston Public School District. Situated in a suburban area of the city, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where students from diverse backgrounds come together to build foundational academic and social skills. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of its elementary-aged population.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development and its active engagement with the surrounding Cranston community. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, Orchard Farms strives to create a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. Through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs, the faculty works to balance rigorous academic standards with emotional growth, ensuring that students are not only achieving in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but are also developing as well-rounded, responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Orchard Farms El. School at (401) 270-8801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
ORCHARD FARMS EL. SCHOOL is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 459 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 459
- Teachers:
- 28.72
- 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 459 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORCHARD FARMS EL. SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 55.8%
- Male
- 44.2%
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.