Winthrop

Winthrop, Massachusetts — 4 schools

1,953
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$24,281
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Winthrop operates 4 public schools serving 1,953 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,961 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Suffolk County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,281 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.8% local, 29.7% state, and 14.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $121,346 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #241 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 303.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.9% White, 3.4% African American, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Winthrop High School accounts for 29.0% of all Winthrop student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Winthrop-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Winthrop student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Winthrop is typically wider than the Winthrop-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Winthrop chronic absenteeism rate is 23.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Winthrop is typically wider than the Winthrop-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
29.7%
State
55.8%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
241 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Suffolk County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$121,346
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Winthrop.

White 92.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
Other 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
303.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Winthrop

School Enrollment
Winthrop High School
568
William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary
487
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
467
Winthrop Middle School
439

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Winthrop?

Winthrop has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,953 students.

How much does Winthrop spend per student?

Winthrop spends $24,281 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #241 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Winthrop?

The average teacher salary in Winthrop is $121,346 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Winthrop?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Winthrop?

Winthrop students are 92.9% White, 3.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Winthrop?

Winthrop has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #241 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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