John W. Horton School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
4%
9%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John W. Horton School?
136 students attend John W. Horton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John W. Horton School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. Horton School?
John W. Horton School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does John W. Horton School offer ?
John W. Horton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John W. Horton School part of?
John W. Horton School is part of Cranston School District.
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