Serving 477 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 8% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gladstone Street School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gladstone Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
5%
9%
White
8%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #268 out of 289 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
477 students attend Gladstone Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gladstone Street School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladstone Street School?
Gladstone Street School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
What school district is Gladstone Street School part of?
Gladstone Street School is part of Cranston School District.
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