- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnston, RI
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Dyer Barnes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440054000130
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah Dyer Barnes School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarah Dyer Barnes School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Johnston, RI.
School address
District: Johnston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440054000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sarah Dyer Barnes School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440054000130 · Johnston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 10.2:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High (826 students)
Sarah Dyer Barnes School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Sarah Dyer Barnes 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
- This school 266
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
266 students
- Brown Avenue S 251
Brown Avenue School
251 students
What this shows Sarah Dyer Barnes School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah Dyer Barnes School compares
Sarah Dyer Barnes 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 8% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Sarah Dyer Barnes 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 Sarah Dyer Barnes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicholas a. Ferri Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winsor Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah Dyer Barnes 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
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
Brown Avenue School
Standard public school
251 students 13.9:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Dyer Barnes School
How many students attend Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Dyer Barnes School is 10.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 35% 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 Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
36.6% of students at Sarah Dyer Barnes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Dyer Barnes School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Johnston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Sarah Dyer Barnes School rank among elementary schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks #2 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 Sarah Dyer Barnes 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.