Sarah Dyer Barnes School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Johnston, Rhode Island 02919 · Johnston
#88 of 172 elementary schools in Rhode Island
#27927 of 50,301 nationally
About Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Sarah Dyer Barnes School is a public elementary located in Johnston, in the Johnston school district of Rhode Island, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 266 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 88th of 172 ranked elementary schools in Rhode Island. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 266.
There are 8 schools in Johnston; Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sarah Dyer Barnes School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Johnston Senior High
Johnston · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students · 1.4 km away
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
Johnston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students · 1.5 km away
Early Childhood Center
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–K
201 students · 1.5 km away
Dr. Edward Ricci School
North Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students · 1.7 km away
Excel Academy Rhode Island
North Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–7
312 students · 2.0 km away
Pleasant View School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 2.0 km away
Centredale School
North Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 2.3 km away
Winsor Hill School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
380 students · 2.4 km away
James L. McGuire School
North Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 2.5 km away
Greystone School
North Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Rhode Island with a comparable Enrollment.
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265 students
Steere Farm Elementary School
Pascoag · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
268 students
Forest Park El. School
North Kingstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
Dunn's Corners School
Westerly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
264 students
Glen Hills School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Francis J. Varieur School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sarah Dyer Barnes School a good school?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School has a Success Index (US) of 46.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 172 in Rhode Island. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sarah Dyer Barnes School rank in Rhode Island?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks #88 of 172 elementary schools in Rhode Island and #27927 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School had 266 students in 2025.
Is Sarah Dyer Barnes School a elementary school or a high school?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sarah Dyer Barnes School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.