Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gladstone Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladstone Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gladstone Street School's student population of 402 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Gladstone Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladstone Street School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
74%
31%
Black
6%
9%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cranston School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladstone Street School's ranking?
Gladstone Street School is ranked #275 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Gladstone Street School often compared to?
Gladstone Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington School, George J. Peters School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Gladstone Street School?
402 students attend Gladstone Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gladstone Street School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladstone Street School?
Gladstone Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gladstone Street School offer ?
Gladstone Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gladstone Street School part of?
Gladstone Street School is part of Cranston School District.
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