William Winsor School (Closed 2023)

562 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Winsor School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(20-21)
45-49%
23%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
60-64%
36%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
30-39%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
31%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
9%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
88%
50%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
4.1%
32.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
45%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend William Winsor School?
269 students attend William Winsor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of William Winsor School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Winsor School?
William Winsor School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Winsor School offer ?
William Winsor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Winsor School part of?
William Winsor School is part of Smithfield School District.

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