Enrollment
441
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, MA
Vinson-Owen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vinson-Owen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251311002172
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinson-Owen Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 441
- students enrolled
Vinson-Owen Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinson-Owen Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Winchester, MA.
School address
District: Winchester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251311002172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vinson-Owen Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vinson-Owen Elementary
Vinson-Owen Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winchester, Massachusetts, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Winchester's public schools, it stands alongside Lynch Elementary (426 students): Vinson-Owen Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 9.7:1).
Winchester also operates Winchester High School (1,404 students) and Mccall Middle (1,036 students) alongside Vinson-Owen Elementary.
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 Vinson-Owen Elementary compares
Vinson-Owen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
White 64.6%
Asian 24.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Vinson-Owen Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchester, which includes Vinson-Owen Elementary.
$19,114
Per student
-15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 3.3%
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 Vinson-Owen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccall Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynch Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ambrose Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muraco Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinson-Owen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vinson-Owen Elementary
How many students attend Vinson-Owen Elementary?
Vinson-Owen Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinson-Owen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinson-Owen Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinson-Owen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vinson-Owen Elementary is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Winchester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinson-Owen Elementary?
Vinson-Owen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Vinson-Owen Elementary rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinson-Owen Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Winchester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Vinson-Owen Elementary a good school?
Vinson-Owen Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Winchester?
Besides Vinson-Owen Elementary, Winchester also operates Winchester High School (1,404 students), Mccall Middle (1,036 students), and Lynch Elementary (426 students). See the Winchester district page for the complete list.
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