W. R. Dutemple School

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W. R. Dutemple Elementary School, located on Garden Street in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Cranston Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their early academic years can develop both their intellectual abilities and social-emotional skills. With a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and community engagement, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As a neighborhood school, W. R. Dutemple places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Cranston community. The staff is dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere that promotes student achievement and a lifelong love of learning. Through consistent academic instruction and various enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transitions that follow elementary education, aiming to cultivate responsible and curious learners who contribute positively to their local community.

280

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. R. Dutemple School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	125
Black	26
Asian	30
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
125 (44.6 %)
White
70 (25.0 %)
Asian
30 (10.7 %)
Two or More
28 (10.0 %)
Black
26 (9.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)270-8104
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 45

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48