George J. Peters School

273 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

273

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George J. Peters School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	94
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
118 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
94 (34.4 %)
Two or More
33 (12.1 %)
Asian
16 (5.9 %)
Black
9 (3.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

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)270-8199
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 50