- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pawtucket, RI
Henry J. Winters School
Federal NCES profile for Henry J. Winters School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440084000195
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry J. Winters School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry J. Winters School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J. Winters School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Henry J. Winters School grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 440084000195 · Pawtucket, RI Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.5:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Henry J. Winters School grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Henry J. Winters School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- This school
Henry J. Winters School
550 students
What this shows Henry J. Winters School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry J. Winters School compares
Henry J. Winters School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 49% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$19,041
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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
African American 35.6%
White 11.8%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Henry J. Winters School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry J. Winters School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry J. Winters School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Pawtucket
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry J. Winters School
How many students attend Henry J. Winters School?
Henry J. Winters School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J. Winters School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J. Winters School is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry J. Winters School?
59.1% of students at Henry J. Winters School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry J. Winters School?
The largest demographic group at Henry J. Winters School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry J. Winters School?
Henry J. Winters School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Henry J. Winters School rank among schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J. Winters School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Henry J. Winters School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.