Enrollment
256
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woonsocket, RI
Kevin K. Coleman School
Federal NCES profile for Kevin K. Coleman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440120000331
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kevin K. Coleman School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kevin K. Coleman School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kevin K. Coleman School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kevin K. Coleman School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kevin K. Coleman School
Kevin K. Coleman School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 256 students.
At 12.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woonsocket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rise Prep Mayoral Academy (573 students): Kevin K. Coleman School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 18.5:1).
Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students) and Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) alongside Kevin K. Coleman 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 Kevin K. Coleman School compares
Kevin K. Coleman 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 59% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$18,236
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Kevin K. Coleman School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Kevin K. Coleman School.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Kevin K. Coleman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kevin K. Coleman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Woonsocket
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Standard public school
573 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bernon Heights School
Standard public school
405 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Leo a. Savoie School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Harris School
Standard public school
371 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kevin K. Coleman School
How many students attend Kevin K. Coleman School?
Kevin K. Coleman School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kevin K. Coleman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kevin K. Coleman School is 12.8:1, 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 Kevin K. Coleman School?
62.8% of students at Kevin K. Coleman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kevin K. Coleman School?
The largest demographic group at Kevin K. Coleman School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kevin K. Coleman School?
Kevin K. Coleman School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Kevin K. Coleman School rank among elementary schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Kevin K. Coleman School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Kevin K. Coleman School a good school?
Kevin K. Coleman School earns 26/100 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 Woonsocket?
Besides Kevin K. Coleman School, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), and Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.
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