Enrollment
527
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cranston, RI
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hugh B. Bain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440024000053
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugh B. Bain Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugh B. Bain Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh B. Bain Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hugh B. Bain Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hugh B. Bain Middle School
Hugh B. Bain Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cranston, Rhode Island, enrolling 527 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Hugh B. Bain Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Rhode Island schools and 25% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 187 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 527 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Cranston's middle schools, it stands alongside Western Hills Middle School (727 students): Hugh B. Bain Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students) and Cranston High School East (1,525 students) alongside Hugh B. Bain Middle 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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School compares
Hugh B. Bain Middle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 31% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$17,810
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
121
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 14.3%
Asian 10.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Hugh B. Bain Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cranston, which includes Hugh B. Bain Middle School.
$17,810
Per student
-12%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugh B. Bain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Cranston
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~527 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hugh B. Bain Middle School
How many students attend Hugh B. Bain Middle School?
Hugh B. Bain Middle School has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh B. Bain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh B. Bain Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 34% 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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School?
51.9% of students at Hugh B. Bain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugh B. Bain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hugh B. Bain Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugh B. Bain Middle School?
Hugh B. Bain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School rank among middle schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh B. Bain Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cranston on the city page.
Is Hugh B. Bain Middle School a good school?
Hugh B. Bain Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Rhode Island schools. 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 Cranston?
Besides Hugh B. Bain Middle School, Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students), Cranston High School East (1,525 students), and Western Hills Middle School (727 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.
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