Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Lawn School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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Oak Lawn School's student population of 271 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Oak Lawn School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Lawn School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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Oak Lawn School is ranked #132 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Oak Lawn School often compared to?
Oak Lawn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Oak Lawn School?
271 students attend Oak Lawn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oak Lawn School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Lawn School?
Oak Lawn School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Lawn School offer ?
Oak Lawn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Lawn School part of?
Oak Lawn School is part of Cranston School District.
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Great school.
The principal and the teachers could care less about the children's education or personal growth.
Review Oak Lawn School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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