Glen Hills School

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

276

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	50
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
178 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (18.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.9 %)
Asian
14 (5.1 %)
Black
9 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
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)270-8005
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44