Enrollment
90
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchendon, MA
Winchendon Preschool Program
Federal NCES profile for Winchendon Preschool Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251308002648
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchendon Preschool Program earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Winchendon · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 90
- students enrolled
Winchendon Preschool Program has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winchendon Preschool Program ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Winchendon, MA.
School address
District: Winchendon · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251308002648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winchendon Preschool Program compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winchendon Preschool Program
Winchendon Preschool Program is a small combined-grade school in Winchendon, Massachusetts, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 83% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Massachusetts schools, with 90 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
The surrounding Winchendon spends $17,648 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Winchendon also operates Toy Town Elementary (292 students) and Murdock Middle School (281 students) alongside Winchendon Preschool Program.
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 Winchendon Preschool Program compares
Winchendon Preschool Program on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 83% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,648
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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Winchendon Preschool Program is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchendon, which includes Winchendon Preschool Program.
$17,648
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 69.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 Winchendon Preschool Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Town Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murdock Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murdock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murdock Academy for Success | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchendon Preschool Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
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 (~90 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winchendon Preschool Program
How many students attend Winchendon Preschool Program?
Winchendon Preschool Program has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchendon, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchendon Preschool Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchendon Preschool Program is 22.5:1, which is 83% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchendon Preschool Program?
The largest demographic group at Winchendon Preschool Program is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Winchendon, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchendon Preschool Program?
Winchendon Preschool Program has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Winchendon Preschool Program rank among public schools in Winchendon?
By Resource Investment Index, Winchendon Preschool Program ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Winchendon, 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 Winchendon on the city page.
Is Winchendon Preschool Program a good school?
Winchendon Preschool Program earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts. 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 Winchendon?
Besides Winchendon Preschool Program, Winchendon also operates Toy Town Elementary (292 students), Murdock Middle School (281 students), and Memorial (268 students). See the Winchendon district page for the complete list.
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