Oak Lawn School

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Lawn School, located at 36 Stoneham Street in Cranston, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. It is part of the Cranston Public Schools district and is known for providing a foundational academic environment that focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is situated in a residential neighborhood, positioning it as a central hub for families in the Oak Lawn area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development in its students. Like many schools in the Cranston district, Oak Lawn emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing local resources and community involvement to enhance the student experience. It serves as a vital component of the neighborhood’s educational infrastructure, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement.

271

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Lawn School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	42
Black	5
Asian	13
Two or More	16

White
195 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
42 (15.5 %)
Two or More
16 (5.9 %)
Asian
13 (4.8 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)

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)270-8004
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 31