Enrollment
517
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, RI
Hugh Cole School
Federal NCES profile for Hugh Cole School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440006500278
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugh Cole School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugh Cole School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Cole School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Warren, RI.
School address
District: Bristol Warren · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440006500278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hugh Cole School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hugh Cole School
Hugh Cole School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Warren, Rhode Island, enrolling 517 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.2% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Highlander Secondary Charter S (340 students): Hugh Cole School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 10.3:1).
Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students) and Kickemuit Middle School (633 students) alongside Hugh Cole 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 Hugh Cole School compares
Hugh Cole 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 19% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Hugh Cole 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 Hugh Cole 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 Hugh Cole School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kickemuit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colt Andrews School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwell School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guiteras School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugh Cole 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 in Warren
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hugh Cole School
How many students attend Hugh Cole School?
Hugh Cole School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Cole School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Cole School is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugh Cole School?
32.2% of students at Hugh Cole School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugh Cole School?
The largest demographic group at Hugh Cole School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Warren, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugh Cole School?
Hugh Cole School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Hugh Cole School rank among public schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Cole School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Hugh Cole School a good school?
Hugh Cole School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Hugh Cole School, Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students), Kickemuit Middle School (633 students), and Colt Andrews School (307 students). See the Bristol Warren district page for the complete list.
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