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Prekindergarten· 6 schools in district

G. Harold Hunt School

12 Kendall Street, Central Falls, RI 02863Central Falls →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
156
Students
Total enrolled
$24,336
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 70% vs nat'l
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 156 students in grades PK–PK in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
70% above average funding
District spends $24,336 per pupil, 70% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

G. Harold Hunt School is a small prekindergarten in Central Falls, Rhode Island, serving grades PK–PK with 156 students. The district invests $24,336 per student — 70% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at G. Harold Hunt School

156
Total Students
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution87 male · 69 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 126 students
Student Composition
70%
17%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino70%
Black17%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440012000025

Academic Outcomes at G. Harold Hunt School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02863

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,336Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,336
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,708
Student Support$4,624
Administration$2,920
Operations$3,650
Other$2,434
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,336 spent per student, an estimated $10,781 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
77%
State government
76.7%
Local (property tax)
6.3%
Federal programs
17.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,336/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ella Risk SchoolVeterans Memorial ElementaryRaices Dual Language Academy
↓
Middle
Calcutt Middle School
↓
High School
Central Falls Sr High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCentral Falls →
Phone: (401)727-7720
NCES ID: 440012000025
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Central Falls seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Central Falls
High
Central Falls Sr High
811 students · 09–12
● 43 opp97% FRL
Mid
Calcutt Middle School
511 students · 06–08
● 43 opp97% FRL
Elem
Ella Risk School
430 students · KG–05
● 43 opp94% FRL
Elem
Veterans Memorial Elementary
387 students · KG–05
● 43 opp96% FRL
Elem
Raices Dual Language Academy
221 students · PK–05
● 43 opp96% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12 Kendall Street, Central Falls, RI 02863
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.