- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Winchendon Preschool Program grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 251308002648 · Winchendon, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 22.5:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Toy Town Elementary (292 students)
Winchendon Preschool Program grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Winchendon Preschool Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toy Town Eleme
Toy Town Elementary
292 students
- Murdock Middle
Murdock Middle School
281 students
- Memorial
Memorial
268 students
- Murdock High S
Murdock High School
256 students
- This school 90
Winchendon Preschool Program
90 students
- Murdock Academ 1
Murdock Academy for Success
1 students
What this shows Winchendon Preschool Program reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winchendon Preschool Program compares
Winchendon Preschool Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,069
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 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
District finance for Winchendon reports $19,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~90 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 7.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.