Enrollment
380
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winsor Hill School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winsor Hill School
Winsor Hill School is a mid-sized elementary school in Johnston, Rhode Island, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.9% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 760 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Johnston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thornton School (340 students): Winsor Hill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 11.3:1).
Johnston also operates Johnston Senior High (826 students) and Nicholas a. Ferri Middle (720 students) alongside Winsor Hill School.
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 Winsor Hill School compares
Winsor Hill School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnston, which includes Winsor Hill School.
$19,162
Per student
-6%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 33.5%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Winsor Hill School a good school?
Winsor Hill School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 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.
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