Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Farms El. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Farms El. School's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Orchard Farms El. 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 Orchard Farms El. 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
#91 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Farms El. School's ranking?
Orchard Farms El. School is ranked #91 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Orchard Farms El. School often compared to?
Orchard Farms El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodridge School, Oak Lawn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Farms El. School?
465 students attend Orchard Farms El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Orchard Farms El. School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Farms El. School?
Orchard Farms El. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Farms El. School offer ?
Orchard Farms El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Farms El. School part of?
Orchard Farms El. School is part of Cranston School District.
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