- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
George Hanaford School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 440030000377 · East Greenwich, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.8:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East Greenwich High (742 students)
George Hanaford School held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
George Hanaford School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Greenwich
East Greenwich High
742 students
- Archie R. Cole
Archie R. Cole Ms
597 students
- James H. Eldre
James H. Eldredge School
307 students
- Meadowbrook Fa 281
Meadowbrook Farms School
281 students
- This school 276
George Hanaford School
276 students
- Frenchtown Sch 273
Frenchtown School
273 students
What this shows George Hanaford School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Hanaford School compares
George Hanaford School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for East Greenwich reports $18,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~276 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.