- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pawtucket, RI
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyman B. Goff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440084000198
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman B. Goff Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyman B. Goff Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman B. Goff Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lyman B. Goff Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 440084000198 · Pawtucket, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Lyman B. Goff Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lyman B. Goff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- This school
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- Henry J. Winte
Henry J. Winters School
550 students
What this shows Lyman B. Goff Middle School reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman B. Goff Middle School compares
Lyman B. Goff Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 18% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$19,041
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Lyman B. Goff Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyman B. Goff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Winters School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman B. Goff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Pawtucket
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman B. Goff Middle School
How many students attend Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman B. Goff Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
46.9% of students at Lyman B. Goff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyman B. Goff Middle School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman B. Goff Middle School?
Lyman B. Goff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lyman B. Goff Middle School rank among middle schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman B. Goff Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Lyman B. Goff Middle School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.