- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 440120000516 · Woonsocket, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 10.7:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Woonsocket High School (1,646 students)
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woonsocket Hig
Woonsocket High School
1,646 students
- Pothier-Citize
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
669 students
- Woonsocket Mid 542
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
542 students
- This school 537
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
537 students
- Globe Park Sch 519
Globe Park School
519 students
- Bernon Heights 405
Bernon Heights School
405 students
What this shows Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet compares
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,754
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
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.
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
District finance for Woonsocket reports $19,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~537 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.