- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, RI
Gaudet Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gaudet Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440063000471
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaudet Learning Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaudet Learning Academy has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaudet Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middletown, RI.
School address
District: Middletown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440063000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Gaudet Learning Academy held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 440063000471 · Middletown, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.3:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (523 students)
Gaudet Learning Academy held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Gaudet Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
523 students
- Gaudet Middle
Gaudet Middle School
431 students
- Forest Avenue
Forest Avenue School
304 students
- Aquidneck Scho
Aquidneck School
302 students
- This school
Gaudet Learning Academy
259 students
What this shows Gaudet Learning Academy reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaudet Learning Academy compares
Gaudet Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 31% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$21,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Gaudet Learning Academy is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Middletown reports $21,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaudet Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gaudet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aquidneck School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaudet Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaudet Learning Academy
How many students attend Gaudet Learning Academy?
Gaudet Learning Academy has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, RI. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaudet Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaudet Learning Academy is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Gaudet Learning Academy?
27.2% of students at Gaudet Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaudet Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gaudet Learning Academy is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaudet Learning Academy?
Gaudet Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaudet Learning Academy rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaudet Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown?
Besides Gaudet Learning Academy, Middletown also operates Middletown High School (523 students), Gaudet Middle School (431 students), and Forest Avenue School (304 students). See the Middletown district page for the complete list.