- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnston, RI
Brown Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Brown Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440054000125
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Avenue School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Avenue School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Johnston, RI.
School address
District: Johnston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440054000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Brown Avenue School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 440054000125 · Johnston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.9:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High (826 students)
Brown Avenue School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Brown Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston Senio
Johnston Senior High
826 students
- Nicholas a. Fe
Nicholas a. Ferri Middle
720 students
- Winsor Hill Sc
Winsor Hill School
380 students
- Thornton Schoo
Thornton School
340 students
- Sarah Dyer Bar 266
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
266 students
- This school 251
Brown Avenue School
251 students
What this shows Brown Avenue School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Avenue School compares
Brown Avenue 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 46% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$20,505
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Brown Avenue School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Johnston reports $20,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nicholas a. Ferri Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winsor Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Johnston
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winsor Hill School
Standard public school
380 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Thornton School
Standard public school
340 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Standard public school
266 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
201 students 12.6:1 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Avenue School
How many students attend Brown Avenue School?
Brown Avenue School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Avenue School is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown Avenue School?
21.4% of students at Brown Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Brown Avenue School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Johnston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Avenue School?
Brown Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Avenue School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Johnston, 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 Johnston on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston?
Besides Brown Avenue School, Johnston also operates Johnston Senior High (826 students), Nicholas a. Ferri Middle (720 students), and Winsor Hill School (380 students). See the Johnston district page for the complete list.