Cranston Early Learning Center

44 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Cranston Early Learning Center, located at 45 Sprague Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on the foundational developmental needs of young children. As a part of the Cranston Public Schools system, the center is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment that prepares students for their transition into elementary education. Its curriculum is centered on early childhood best practices, emphasizing social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities.

The center acts as a key resource for the local community by providing inclusive early childhood programming that addresses diverse learning needs. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and young learners, the school aims to establish a strong academic trajectory for its students. Its location on Sprague Avenue positions it as an accessible hub for Cranston families looking to integrate their children into a supportive, play-based learning environment during these critical early years.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranston Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
16 (36.4 %)
Hispanic
14 (31.8 %)
Asian
8 (18.2 %)
Two or More
4 (9.1 %)
Black
1 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranston
Phone:	(401)270-8057
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 44