- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, RI
Howard Hathaway School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Hathaway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440087000204
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Hathaway School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Hathaway School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Hathaway School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Portsmouth, RI.
School address
District: Portsmouth · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440087000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Howard Hathaway School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 440087000204 · Portsmouth, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.1:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Portsmouth High School (785 students)
Howard Hathaway School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Howard Hathaway School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portsmouth Hig
Portsmouth High School
785 students
- Portsmouth Mid
Portsmouth Middle School
604 students
- This school
Howard Hathaway School
409 students
- Melville Schoo
Melville School
316 students
What this shows Howard Hathaway School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Hathaway School compares
Howard Hathaway 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 62% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,044
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Howard Hathaway School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Portsmouth reports $20,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Hathaway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portsmouth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Hathaway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Portsmouth
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Hathaway School
How many students attend Howard Hathaway School?
Howard Hathaway School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, RI. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Hathaway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Hathaway School is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Hathaway School?
14.9% of students at Howard Hathaway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Hathaway School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Hathaway School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Hathaway School?
Howard Hathaway School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Howard Hathaway School rank among public schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Hathaway School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Portsmouth, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Portsmouth?
Besides Howard Hathaway School, Portsmouth also operates Portsmouth High School (785 students), Portsmouth Middle School (604 students), and Melville School (316 students). See the Portsmouth district page for the complete list.