George Hanaford School

200 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818

276 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

George Hanaford School is a public elementary school located in the suburban community of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is part of the East Greenwich School District, which is consistently recognized for its high academic standards and commitment to student achievement. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages both social and emotional development.

As a community-centered institution, George Hanaford School places a significant emphasis on parent involvement and collaboration between educators and families. Its location on Middle Road places it within a quiet, residential setting, providing a safe and focused atmosphere for young learners. By balancing rigorous instructional goals with enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary grades and beyond, maintaining the district’s reputation for excellence in public education.

276

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Hanaford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	14
Black	7
Asian	29
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
214 (77.5%)
Asian
29 (10.5%)
Hispanic
14 (5.1%)
Two or More
11 (4.0%)
Black
7 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Greenwich
Phone:	(401)398-1351
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 79