Enrollment
307
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colt Andrews School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colt Andrews School
Colt Andrews School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bristol, Rhode Island, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.0% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 307 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students) and Kickemuit Middle School (633 students) alongside Colt Andrews School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colt Andrews School compares
Colt Andrews School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol Warren, which includes Colt Andrews School.
$19,503
Per student
-4%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 27.2%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Colt Andrews School a good school?
Colt Andrews School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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