Early Childhood Center vs Sarah Dyer Barnes School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–K
201 students
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Johnston, Rhode Island | Sarah Dyer Barnes School Johnston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 172 | #88 of 172 |
| National rank | #15162 of 50,301 | #27927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 201 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 46.0).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 52.7%).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.2).
- •Sarah Dyer Barnes School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 201.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Early Childhood Center better than Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
On the Success Index (US), Early Childhood Center ranks higher (64.4 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Early Childhood Center and Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 201. Sarah Dyer Barnes School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Sarah Dyer Barnes School rank in Rhode Island?
Early Childhood Center is 45th of 172 and Sarah Dyer Barnes School is 88th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).