Edgewood Highland

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewood Highland Elementary School, located at 160 Pawtuxet Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood hub for students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. As part of the Cranston Public Schools district, the school is situated in the historic Edgewood section of the city, known for its residential character and proximity to the coastline. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on family engagement and partnership, frequently hosting events that connect parents with classroom activities. With a focus on inclusive practices, Edgewood Highland strives to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with creative enrichment opportunities. The school’s location also allows for a unique community feel, providing a stable and nurturing educational setting for the children residing in the surrounding Pawtuxet and Edgewood neighborhoods.

302

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood Highland
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	158
Black	13
Asian	20
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
158 (52.3 %)
White
94 (31.1 %)
Asian
20 (6.6 %)
Black
13 (4.3 %)
Two or More
12 (4.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranston
Phone:	(401)270-8065
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53