Cranston School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 700 teachers are employed at Cranston School District. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Rhode Island, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Rhode Island Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Rhode Island. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $77,600 | $38,050 - $99,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,660 | $45,070 - $99,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,970 | $46,460 - $99,150 |
| High School Teacher | $84,120 | $51,670 - $100,370 |
| PE Teacher | $64,980 | $34,580 - $101,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details salary ranges for special education teachers in Rhode Island.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,850 | $31,200-$46,180 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,910 | $60,420 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Rhode Island below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,770 | $49,590-$69,780 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,150 | $80,530 - $150,300 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $75,730 | $49,100 - $102,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Rhode Island, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Cranston School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,913 | $28,705 |
| Administrators | $22,335 | $24,823 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cranston School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cranston School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Cranston School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 864 | 673 | 677 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | 17 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 377 | 283 | 282 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 460 | 367 | 372 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 116 | 117 | 130 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Cranston School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 404 | 404 | 397 |
| District Support Staff | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| School Administrators | 34 | 33 | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 41 | 41 | 43 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 39 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 227 | 257 | 259 |
| Librarians | 24 | 14 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 37 | 29 | 29 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 16 | 22 |
Cranston School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Cranston School District manages 24 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Providence Public School District (40 Schools)
- Warwick Public Schools (24 Schools)
- East Providence School District (13 Schools)
- Johnston School District (8 Schools)
- North Providence School District (9 Schools)
Cranston School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington School 155 Princess Ave Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8179 | KG-6 | 14 | 287 |
| Chester W. Barrows School 9 Beachmont Ave Cranston RI 02905 (401) 270-8160 | KG-5 | 12 | 207 |
| Cranston High School East 899 Park Ave Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8126 | 9-12 | 108 | 1,583 |
| Cranston High School West 80 Metropolitan Ave Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8049 | 9-12 | 101 | 1,526 |
| Daniel D. Waterman School 722 Pontiac Ave Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8013 | KG-6 | 16 | 248 |
| Eden Park School 180 Oakland Ave Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8029 | KG-6 | 17 | 345 |
| Edgewood Highland School 160 Pawtuxet Ave Cranston RI 02905 (401) 270-8065 | KG-6 | 17 | 274 |
| Edward S. Rhodes School 160 Shaw Ave Cranston RI 02905 (401) 270-8110 | KG-6 | 16 | 282 |
| Garden City School 70 Plantations Dr Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8073 | PK-6 | 18 | 331 |
| George J. Peters School 15 Mayberry St Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8199 | KG-6 | 17 | 352 |
| Gladstone Street School 50 Gladstone St Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8080 | KG-6 | 31 | 573 |
| Glen Hills School 50 Glen Hills Dr Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8005 | PK-6 | 17 | 325 |
| Hope Highlands Elementary School 300 Hope Rd Cranston RI 02921 (401) 270-8148 | KG-6 | 26 | 393 |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School 135 Gansett Ave Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8010 | 7-8 | 39 | 446 |
| Ne Laborers' Career Academy 4 Sharpe Dr Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8692 | 9-12 | 12 | 158 |
| Oak Lawn School 36 Stoneham St Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8004 | KG-6 | 16 | 262 |
| Orchard Farms Elementary School 1555 Scituate Ave Cranston RI 02921 (401) 270-8801 | KG-6 | 19 | 338 |
| Park View Middle School 25 Park View Blvd Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8090 | 7-8 | 45 | 487 |
| Stadium School 100 Crescent Ave Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8188 | PK-6 | 18 | 343 |
| Stone Hill School 21 Village Ave Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8022 | PK-6 | 17 | 328 |
| Western Hills Middle School 400 Phenix Ave Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8030 | 7-8 | 50 | 687 |
| William R. Dutemple School 32 Garden St Cranston RI 02910 (401) 270-8104 | KG-6 | 14 | 326 |
| Woodridge School 401 Budlong Rd Cranston RI 02920 (401) 270-8007 | KG-6 | 16 | 349 |