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 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
151 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
31%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
9%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
77%
50%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
23%
0.39

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
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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