Cranston - Calvert Elementary School serves 236 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
15%
9%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newport School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% RI state average).
How many students attend Cranston - Calvert Elementary School?
236 students attend Cranston - Calvert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cranston - Calvert Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranston - Calvert Elementary School?
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranston - Calvert Elementary School offer ?
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cranston - Calvert Elementary School part of?
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School is part of Newport School District.
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