Enrollment
405
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woonsocket, RI
Bernon Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Bernon Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440120000327
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernon Heights School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernon Heights School has class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernon Heights School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bernon Heights School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bernon Heights School
Bernon Heights School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woonsocket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rise Prep Mayoral Academy (573 students): Bernon Heights School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 18.5:1).
Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students) and Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) alongside Bernon Heights School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bernon Heights School compares
Bernon Heights School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 47% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Bernon Heights School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Bernon Heights School.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bernon Heights School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernon Heights School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Woonsocket
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Standard public school
573 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Leo a. Savoie School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Harris School
Standard public school
371 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Kevin K. Coleman School
Standard public school
256 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bernon Heights School
How many students attend Bernon Heights School?
Bernon Heights School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernon Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernon Heights School is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernon Heights School?
58.3% of students at Bernon Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernon Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Bernon Heights School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernon Heights School?
Bernon Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernon Heights School rank among elementary schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernon Heights School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Bernon Heights School a good school?
Bernon Heights School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woonsocket?
Besides Bernon Heights School, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), and Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.
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