- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Rockwell School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440006500016 · Bristol, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 16.3:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Hope High School (787 students)
Rockwell School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Rockwell 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
- Hugh Cole Scho
Hugh Cole School
517 students
- Colt Andrews S 307
Colt Andrews School
307 students
- This school 260
Rockwell School
260 students
- Guiteras Schoo 123
Guiteras School
123 students
What this shows Rockwell School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockwell School compares
Rockwell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,760
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
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.
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
District finance for Bristol Warren reports $19,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.