Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hope Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)3%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
24%
Black
(15-16)1%
8%
White
(15-16)88%
60%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% RI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% RI state average).
How many students attend Hope Highlands Elementary School?
363 students attend Hope Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hope Highlands Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Highlands Elementary School?
Hope Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Hope Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hope Highlands Elementary School part of?
Hope Highlands Elementary School is part of Cranston School District.
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