- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
Coleman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051393001136
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Watson Chapel School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051393001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Coleman Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 051393001136 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Watson Chapel High School (593 students)
Coleman Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+22.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Coleman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel High School
593 students
- This school
Coleman Elementary School
426 students
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
334 students
- L. L. Owen Ele
L. L. Owen Elementary School
238 students
- Edgewood Eleme 199
Edgewood Elementary School
199 students
What this shows Coleman Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman Elementary School compares
Coleman Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.9%
White 10.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Coleman Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watson Chapel School District reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Chapel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Chapel Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. L. Owen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Elementary School
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coleman Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Coleman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Elementary School is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coleman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Watson Chapel School District?
Besides Coleman Elementary School, Watson Chapel School District also operates Watson Chapel High School (593 students), Watson Chapel Jr. High School (334 students), and L. L. Owen Elementary School (238 students). See the Watson Chapel School District district page for the complete list.