Enrollment
162
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Central Falls, RI
G. Harold Hunt School
Federal NCES profile for G. Harold Hunt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440012000025
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. Harold Hunt School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Rhode Island schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
G. Harold Hunt School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. Harold Hunt School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
District: Central Falls · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440012000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. Harold Hunt School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at G. Harold Hunt School
G. Harold Hunt School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Central Falls, Rhode Island, enrolling 162 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Rhode Island schools, with 162 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Central Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Raices Dual Language Academy (206 students): G. Harold Hunt School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 10.8:1).
Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students) and Calcutt Middle School (476 students) alongside G. Harold Hunt School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G. Harold Hunt School compares
G. Harold Hunt School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 60% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
African American 11.9%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, G. Harold Hunt School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Falls, which includes G. Harold Hunt School.
$20,070
Per student
-1%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How G. Harold Hunt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calcutt Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Risk School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raices Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. Harold Hunt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Central Falls
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
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Frequently asked questions about G. Harold Hunt School
How many students attend G. Harold Hunt School?
G. Harold Hunt School has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Central Falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. Harold Hunt School?
The student-teacher ratio at G. Harold Hunt School is 11.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G. Harold Hunt School?
63.5% of students at G. Harold Hunt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. Harold Hunt School?
The largest demographic group at G. Harold Hunt School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. Harold Hunt School?
G. Harold Hunt School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G. Harold Hunt School rank among public schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, G. Harold Hunt School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Central Falls on the city page.
Is G. Harold Hunt School a good school?
G. Harold Hunt School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Falls?
Besides G. Harold Hunt School, Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students), Calcutt Middle School (476 students), and Ella Risk School (414 students). See the Central Falls district page for the complete list.
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