Enrollment
259
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaudet Learning Academy compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaudet Learning Academy
Gaudet Learning Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, Rhode Island, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.2% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middletown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Forest Avenue School (304 students): Gaudet Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Middletown also operates Middletown High School (523 students) and Gaudet Middle School (431 students) alongside Gaudet Learning Academy.
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 Gaudet Learning Academy compares
Gaudet Learning Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown, which includes Gaudet Learning Academy.
$20,483
Per student
+1%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~259 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gaudet Learning Academy a good school?
Gaudet Learning Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 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.
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