Henry J. Winters School

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Henry J. Winters School, located at 481 Broadway in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving the local community. It operates within the Pawtucket School District, catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is situated in a central, accessible area of the city, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes foundational education, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for middle school transitions.

As an urban elementary school, Henry J. Winters focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that reflects the diversity of the Pawtucket population. The faculty and staff emphasize core curriculum standards, often integrating literacy, mathematics, and science programs designed to meet the specific needs of their student body. Through its commitment to community engagement and academic growth, the school plays a vital role in fostering educational equity and supporting the development of young learners in the heart of the city.

513

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry J. Winters School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	182
Black	186
Asian	2
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
186 (36.3 %)
Hispanic
182 (35.5 %)
White
99 (19.3 %)
Two or More
38 (7.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pawtucket
Phone:	(401)729-6272
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 82