GEORGE J. PETERS SCHOOL
George J. Peters School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 299 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, George J. Peters 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.
George J. Peters School, located at 15 Mayberry Street 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 educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. As part of a suburban district, it plays a vital role in the local community, working to provide a balanced curriculum that prepares students for their transition into middle school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside social-emotional development, George J. Peters School strives to create an inclusive space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Through its partnerships with families and local stakeholders, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and academic excellence within the Cranston community.
For more information, contact George J. Peters School at (401) 270-8199 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
GEORGE J. PETERS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cranston, RI with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 299
- Teachers:
- 18.1
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 299 students
- White
- 51.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.