- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Vinson-Owen Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 251311002172 · Winchester, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Winchester High School (1,404 students)
Vinson-Owen Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Vinson-Owen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winchester Hig
Winchester High School
1,404 students
- Mccall Middle
Mccall Middle
1,036 students
- This school 441
Vinson-Owen Elementary
441 students
- Lynch Elementa 426
Lynch Elementary
426 students
- Ambrose Elemen 398
Ambrose Elementary
398 students
- Muraco Element 352
Muraco Elementary
352 students
What this shows Vinson-Owen Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinson-Owen Elementary compares
Vinson-Owen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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 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
District finance for Winchester reports $19,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,036
- 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.
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 (~441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.