Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Johnston
24 Barnes Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 · (401) 231-8710
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Academic performance
Math proficiency17%
State average 21.2%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 35.5%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
266Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
51%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten29
Grade 147
Grade 241
Grade 348
Grade 454
Grade 547
Students
White · 60%160
Hispanic · 26%69
Black · 8%22
Two or more races · 3%8
Asian · 2%5
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
282’20
279’21
284’22
280’23
266’24
Location
24 Barnes Avenue Johnston
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.