- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, RI
Colt Andrews School
Federal NCES profile for Colt Andrews School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440006500468
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colt Andrews School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colt Andrews School has class sizes larger than 70% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colt Andrews School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI.
School address
District: Bristol Warren · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440006500468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Colt Andrews School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 440006500468 · Bristol, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Hope High School (787 students)
Colt Andrews School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Colt Andrews School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Hope High
Mt. Hope High School
787 students
- Kickemuit Midd
Kickemuit Middle School
633 students
- Hugh Cole Scho
Hugh Cole School
517 students
- This school 307
Colt Andrews School
307 students
- Rockwell Schoo 260
Rockwell School
260 students
- Guiteras Schoo 123
Guiteras School
123 students
What this shows Colt Andrews School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colt Andrews School compares
Colt Andrews School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 14% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$19,760
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Colt Andrews School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Bristol Warren reports $19,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colt Andrews School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kickemuit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Cole School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockwell School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guiteras School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colt Andrews School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colt Andrews School
How many students attend Colt Andrews School?
Colt Andrews School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, RI. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colt Andrews School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colt Andrews School is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colt Andrews School?
34.0% of students at Colt Andrews School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colt Andrews School?
The largest demographic group at Colt Andrews School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Bristol, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colt Andrews School?
Colt Andrews School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colt Andrews School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Colt Andrews School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bristol Warren?
Besides Colt Andrews School, Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students), Kickemuit Middle School (633 students), and Hugh Cole School (517 students). See the Bristol Warren district page for the complete list.