Enrollment
276
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Greenwich, RI
George Hanaford School
Federal NCES profile for George Hanaford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440030000377
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Hanaford School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in East Greenwich · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Hanaford School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Hanaford School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI.
School address
District: East Greenwich · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440030000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Hanaford School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Hanaford School
George Hanaford School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among East Greenwich's elementary schools, it stands alongside James H. Eldredge School (307 students): George Hanaford School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
East Greenwich also operates East Greenwich High (742 students) and Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students) alongside George Hanaford 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 George Hanaford School compares
George Hanaford 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 89% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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 77.5%
Asian 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, George Hanaford School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Greenwich, which includes George Hanaford School.
$17,766
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 16.6%
Federal 5.6%
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 George Hanaford School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archie R. Cole Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James H. Eldredge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Hanaford School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in East Greenwich
2 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Hanaford School
How many students attend George Hanaford School?
George Hanaford School has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Hanaford School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Hanaford School is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Hanaford School?
4.2% of students at George Hanaford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Hanaford School?
The largest demographic group at George Hanaford School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Hanaford School?
George Hanaford School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 George Hanaford School rank among elementary schools in East Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, George Hanaford School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Greenwich on the city page.
Is George Hanaford School a good school?
George Hanaford School earns 48/100 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 East Greenwich?
Besides George Hanaford School, East Greenwich also operates East Greenwich High (742 students), Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students), and James H. Eldredge School (307 students). See the East Greenwich district page for the complete list.
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