- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnston, RI
Winsor Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Winsor Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440054000132
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winsor Hill School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Winsor Hill School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winsor Hill School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Johnston, RI.
School address
District: Johnston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440054000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Winsor Hill School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440054000132 · Johnston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 12.3:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High (826 students)
Winsor Hill School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Winsor Hill 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
- This school
Winsor Hill School
380 students
- Thornton Schoo
Thornton School
340 students
- Sarah Dyer Bar 266
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
266 students
- Brown Avenue S 251
Brown Avenue School
251 students
What this shows Winsor Hill School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winsor Hill School compares
Winsor Hill 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 9% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
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
Counselors0.5 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 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 9.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Winsor Hill 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 Winsor Hill 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winsor Hill 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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Thornton School
Standard public school
340 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Standard public school
266 students 10.2:1 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winsor Hill School
How many students attend Winsor Hill School?
Winsor Hill School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winsor Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winsor Hill School is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Winsor Hill School?
35.9% of students at Winsor Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winsor Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Winsor Hill School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Johnston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winsor Hill School?
Winsor Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Winsor Hill School rank among elementary schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Winsor Hill School ranks #4 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 Winsor Hill School, Johnston also operates Johnston Senior High (826 students), Nicholas a. Ferri Middle (720 students), and Thornton School (340 students). See the Johnston district page for the complete list.