Orchard Farms El. School vs Thornton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Farms El. School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Thornton School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
340 students
| Measure | Orchard Farms El. School Cranston, Rhode Island | Thornton School Johnston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 172 | #118 of 172 |
| National rank | #12292 of 50,301 | #35478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 444 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 29% |
| city | Cranston | Johnston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Farms El. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 34.7).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Orchard Farms El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 68.8%).
- •Thornton School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Orchard Farms El. School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 340.
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 Orchard Farms El. School better than Thornton School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Farms El. School ranks higher (68.6 vs 34.7 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 Orchard Farms El. School and Thornton School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Johnston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Farms El. School: 444. Thornton School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Farms El. School and Thornton School rank in Rhode Island?
Orchard Farms El. School is 38th of 172 and Thornton School is 118th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).