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George C. Calef School (Closed 2008)

7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
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
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
4%
9%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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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