Enrollment
260
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, RI
Rockwell School
Federal NCES profile for Rockwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440006500016
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwell School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwell School has class sizes larger than 86% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwell School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI.
School address
District: Bristol Warren · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440006500016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockwell School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockwell School
Rockwell School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bristol, Rhode Island, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Rhode Island schools and 18% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bristol's elementary schools, it stands alongside Guiteras School (123 students): Rockwell School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 7.2:1).
Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students) and Kickemuit Middle School (633 students) alongside Rockwell 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 Rockwell School compares
Rockwell 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 85% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 88.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Rockwell 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 Rockwell 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 Rockwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hope High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kickemuit Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Cole School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colt Andrews School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guiteras School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwell 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Bristol
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rockwell School
How many students attend Rockwell School?
Rockwell School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwell School is 16.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockwell School?
6.1% of students at Rockwell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwell School?
The largest demographic group at Rockwell School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Bristol, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwell School?
Rockwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Rockwell School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwell School ranks #1 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 Rockwell School a good school?
Rockwell School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rockwell 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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