Achievement First Iluminar vs Arlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Iluminar
Cranston · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
465 students
Arlington School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students
| Measure | Achievement First Iluminar Cranston, Rhode Island | Arlington School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 172 | #152 of 172 |
| National rank | #16496 of 50,301 | #44503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Iluminar scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 20.5).
- •Achievement First Iluminar does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Achievement First Iluminar does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Arlington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 78.5%).
- •Arlington School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Achievement First Iluminar is the larger school with 465 students compared with 209.
- •Achievement First Iluminar is a charter school while Arlington School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achievement First Iluminar better than Arlington School?
On the Success Index (US), Achievement First Iluminar ranks higher (62.4 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achievement First Iluminar and Arlington School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Iluminar: 465. Arlington School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Iluminar and Arlington School rank in Rhode Island?
Achievement First Iluminar is 52nd of 172 and Arlington School is 152nd of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).