How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Thornton School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Johnston, RI | Johnston, RI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 266 | 340 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.6% | 49.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Thornton School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 37.9% |
| African American | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% | 46.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Thornton School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 190:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.5% | 41.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.