Enrollment
550
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry J. Winters School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry J. Winters School
Henry J. Winters School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pawtucket's public schools, it stands alongside Fallon Memorial School (520 students): Henry J. Winters School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12.1:1).
Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students) and Charles E. Shea High School (770 students) alongside Henry J. Winters School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry J. Winters School compares
Henry J. Winters School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pawtucket, which includes Henry J. Winters School.
$17,139
Per student
-16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 63.7%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Henry J. Winters School a good school?
Henry J. Winters School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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