- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hugh Cole School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 440006500278 · Warren, RI Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 12.9:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Hope High School (787 students)
Hugh Cole School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Hugh Cole 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
- This school
Hugh Cole School
517 students
- Colt Andrews S 307
Colt Andrews School
307 students
- Rockwell Schoo 260
Rockwell School
260 students
- Guiteras Schoo 123
Guiteras School
123 students
What this shows Hugh Cole School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugh Cole School compares
Hugh Cole School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,760
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
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.
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
District finance for Bristol Warren reports $19,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.