- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bernon Heights School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 440120000327 · Woonsocket, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Woonsocket High School (1,646 students)
Bernon Heights School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Bernon Heights School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woonsocket Hig
Woonsocket High School
1,646 students
- Pothier-Citize
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
669 students
- Woonsocket Mid 542
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
542 students
- Woonsocket Mid 537
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
537 students
- Globe Park Sch 519
Globe Park School
519 students
- This school 405
Bernon Heights School
405 students
What this shows Bernon Heights School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernon Heights School compares
Bernon Heights School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,754
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Woonsocket reports $19,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.