George C. Calef School (Closed 2008)

George C. Calef School serves 151 students in grades 1-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
151 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George C. Calef School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George C. Calef School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
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White
77%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George C. Calef School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George C. Calef School?
151 students attend George C. Calef School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of George C. Calef School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C. Calef School?
George C. Calef School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does George C. Calef School offer ?
George C. Calef School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is George C. Calef School part of?
George C. Calef School is part of Johnston School District.

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