Enrollment
537
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woonsocket, RI
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
Federal NCES profile for Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440120000516
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet has class sizes smaller than 85% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 537 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is leaner than roughly 85% of Rhode Island schools and 22% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.9% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower 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 (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 246 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 537 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Woonsocket's middle schools, it stands alongside Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students): Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.7:1 vs 9.2:1).
Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students) and Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) alongside Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet.
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 Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet compares
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 92% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.1%
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
$18,236
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
142
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.8 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 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernon Heights School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Woonsocket
2 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 (~537 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
How many students attend Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?
The student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is 10.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?
75.9% of students at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?
The largest demographic group at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet rank among middle schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet a good school?
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woonsocket?
Besides Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), and Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.
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