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Very Good

#89 of 302 schools in RI

Top 29% in state

George Hanaford School

Elementary School · East Greenwich · East Greenwich, RI

An East Greenwich elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

200 Middle Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$18,695
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at George Hanaford School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George Hanaford School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average635/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Greenwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,952

Median home value

$564,800

Median rent

$1,384/mo

College educated

63.4%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of Mercy SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.7 mi205Compare →
James H. Eldredge SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.23–50.8 mi279Compare →
Forest Park El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–52.2 mi282Compare →
Cedar Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–52.4 mi311Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

East Greenwich

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$18,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Hanaford School is listed in East Greenwich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Hanaford School

George Hanaford School is a public elementary school in East Greenwich, RI, part of East Greenwich, serving approximately 276 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Hanaford School

What grades does George Hanaford School serve?

George Hanaford School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend George Hanaford School?

George Hanaford School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Hanaford School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Hanaford School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Hanaford School rank in RI?

George Hanaford School ranks #89 of 302 schools in RI.

What is George Hanaford School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Hanaford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at George Hanaford School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Hanaford School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is George Hanaford School a charter school?

No, George Hanaford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Hanaford School a Title I school?

No, George Hanaford School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Hanaford School?

5.8% of students at George Hanaford School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
Area population (ZIP 02818)
19,869
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
45.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02818; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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