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#208 of 302 schools in RI

Winsor Hill School

Elementary School · Johnston · Johnston, RI

A Johnston elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.

100 Theresa Street, Johnston, RI 02919

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$20,836
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Winsor Hill School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Winsor Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,811

Median home value

$326,100

Median rent

$1,259/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anthony Carnevale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.6 mi477Compare →
Achievement First Envision EleCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–31.0 mi357Compare →
Achievement First ProvidenceCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–41.0 mi461Compare →
Frank D. Spaziano Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.0 mi500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Johnston

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$20,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winsor Hill School is listed in Johnston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winsor Hill School

Winsor Hill School is a public elementary school in Johnston, RI, part of Johnston, serving approximately 380 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winsor Hill School

What grades does Winsor Hill School serve?

Winsor Hill School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Winsor Hill School?

Winsor Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winsor Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winsor Hill School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winsor Hill School rank in RI?

Winsor Hill School ranks #208 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Winsor Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winsor Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Winsor Hill School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winsor Hill School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winsor Hill School a charter school?

No, Winsor Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winsor Hill School a Title I school?

No, Winsor Hill School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winsor Hill School?

51.8% of students at Winsor Hill School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 02919)
29,473
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02919; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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