- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnston, RI
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440054000452
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Johnston, RI.
School address
District: Johnston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440054000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 440054000452 · Johnston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 12.6:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High (826 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center 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 201
Early Childhood Center
201 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 29% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Early Childhood Center 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 Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nicholas a. Ferri Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winsor Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center'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
Brown Avenue School
Standard public school
251 students 13.9:1 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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
28.2% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Johnston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Early Childhood Center rank among elementary schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #1 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 Early Childhood Center, 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.