Rockwell School

Summary:

Rockwell School is an exceptional elementary school located in Bristol, Rhode Island, serving 264 students in grades K-5. As part of the Bristol Warren District, which is ranked 17 out of 60 districts in the state, Rockwell School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Rhode Island, ranking within the top 25 schools for several years.

Rockwell School's academic performance is truly impressive, consistently outperforming the Bristol Warren District and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Rockwell School had 54.1% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.1% for the Bristol Warren District. In Mathematics, Rockwell School had 66.4% proficiency, compared to 41.8% for the district. This consistent high performance has earned Rockwell School a high ranking of 1st out of 169 schools in the 2018-2019 school year.

While Rockwell School outperforms the Bristol Warren District, there are some nearby schools that also demonstrate strong academic performance. Colt Andrews School and Guiteras School, both within the Bristol Warren District, have also been ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Rhode Island in recent years. Additionally, the Barrington school district, located just a few miles from Rockwell School, consistently ranks among the top districts in the state, with several of its elementary schools, such as Sowams Elementary and Nayatt School, achieving high statewide rankings and impressive proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

1225 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809

(401) 254-5930

District: Bristol Warren

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,017

Students who attend Rockwell School usually attend:

Middle:	Kickemuit Middle School
High:	Mt. Hope High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rockwell School ranks better than 91.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bristol Warren School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bristol Warren School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockwell School is 16.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Bristol Warren School District! (See more...)

Compare Rockwell School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockwell School is $15,017, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Bristol Warren School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rockwell School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bristol Warren:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Warren 17^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rockwell School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	90.70	8^th	169	95.3%
2010	84.95	20^th	169	88.2%
2011	83.53	23^rd	165	86.1%
2012	84.91	19^th	165	88.5%
2013	86.69	12^th	165	92.7%
2014	85.51	16^th	159	89.9%
2015	90.80	11^th	169	93.5%
2016	93.45	6^th	170	96.5%
2017	96.64	3^rd	168	98.2%
2018	96.07	4^th	169	97.6%
2019	97.55	1^st	169	99.4%
2021	93.31	7^th	166	95.8%
2022	87.53	22^nd	166	86.7%
2023	91.02	13^th	167	92.2%
2024	91.63	14^th	166	91.6%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rockwell School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	191	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	193
1994	195	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1995	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
1996	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
1997	191	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
1998	188	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
1999	172	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2000	188	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	192
2001	187	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	189
2002	191	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	194
2003	191	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	194
2004	176	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
2005	170	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
2006	218	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2007	272	2	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	280
2008	275	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	282
2009	287	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	293
2010	285	2	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	295
2011	279	2	3	4	2	0	9	299
2012	266	0	5	8	3	0	13	295
2013	258	0	5	7	3	0	12	285
2014	266	0	5	9	2	0	12	294
2015	244	1	4	9	1	0	11	270
2016	257	0	2	4	0	0	15	278
2017	233	0	2	15	0	0	12	262
2018	236	1	1	17	0	0	9	264
2019	239	1	2	19	0	0	11	272
2020	228	1	2	24	0	0	13	268
2021	221	1	1	19	0	0	13	255
2022	232	1	1	13	0	0	13	260
2023	238	1	1	10	0	0	14	264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rockwell School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	193	13.6	14.2	4.1
1994	196	14.0	14.0	6.1
1995	191	13.9	13.7	7.9
1996	191	13.9	13.7	7.9
1997	195	12.0	16.3	8.7
1998	192	11.0	17.5	10.4
1999	174	14.0	12.4	12.1
2000	192	11.6	16.6	10.9
2001	189	13.6	13.9	24.3
2002	194	n/a	n/a	7.7
2003	194	n/a	n/a	7.7
2004	178	20.0	8.9	11.2
2005	174	19.0	9.2	11.5
2006	222	36.0	6.2	11.3
2007	280	16.0	17.5	8.2
2008	282	21.0	13.4	14.5
2009	293	23.6	10.1	8.9
2010	295	23.0	12.8	7.5
2011	299	24.0	12.4	13
2012	295	25.0	11.8	16.6
2013	285	15.0	19.0	17.2
2014	294	15.0	19.6	17.7
2015	270	14.0	19.2	15.9
2016	278	15.0	18.5	15.8
2017	262	15.4	17.0	11.5
2018	264	17.0	15.5	14.8
2019	272	16.0	17.0	15.8
2020	268	16.0	16.7	14.2
2021	255	16.0	15.9	10.2
2022	260	15.5	16.7	6.2
2023	264	16.0	16.5	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rockwell School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	193	13.6	14.2	4.1
1994	196	14.0	14.0	6.1
1995	191	13.9	13.7	7.9
1996	191	13.9	13.7	7.9
1997	195	12.0	16.3	8.7
1998	192	11.0	17.5	10.4
1999	174	14.0	12.4	12.1
2000	192	11.6	16.6	10.9
2001	189	13.6	13.9	24.3
2002	194	n/a	n/a	7.7
2003	194	n/a	n/a	7.7
2004	178	20.0	8.9	11.2
2005	174	19.0	9.2	11.5
2006	222	36.0	6.2	11.3
2007	280	16.0	17.5	8.2
2008	282	21.0	13.4	14.5
2009	293	23.6	10.1	8.9
2010	295	23.0	12.8	7.5
2011	299	24.0	12.4	13
2012	295	25.0	11.8	16.6
2013	285	15.0	19.0	17.2
2014	294	15.0	19.6	17.7
2015	270	14.0	19.2	15.9
2016	278	15.0	18.5	15.8
2017	262	15.4	17.0	11.5
2018	264	17.0	15.5	14.8
2019	272	16.0	17.0	15.8
2020	268	16.0	16.7	14.2
2021	255	16.0	15.9	10.2
2022	260	15.5	16.7	6.2
2023	264	16.0	16.5	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockwell School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$246 (2.0%)	$12,177 (98.0%)	$12,423
2019	$266 (2.1%)	$12,402 (97.9%)	$12,668
2020	$346 (2.8%)	$12,073 (97.2%)	$12,420
2021	$1,011 (6.7%)	$14,006 (93.3%)	$15,017

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockwell School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 167 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockwell School)	90.9	78.7	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Warren)	60.6	54.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockwell School)	79.5	82.6	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bristol Warren)	53.3	51.5	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockwell School)	78.6	47.7	30.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Warren)	56.7	45.3	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockwell School)	73.8	65.9	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bristol Warren)	51.1	55.3	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockwell School)	74.4	54.3	20.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Warren)	52.3	47.8	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockwell School)	62.8	52.2	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bristol Warren)	47.7	46.5	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rockwell School)	81.4	60.6	20.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bristol Warren)	52	48	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Rockwell School)	72.1	66.9	5.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bristol Warren)	41.8	46.3	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	264	2.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	19	10	47.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	238	0.4%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	9.5%	6.3%

Schools Near Rockwell School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockwell School	Public	K-5	1225 Hope Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5930	264	16	16.5	9.5%	238 (90.2%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	91.6	14^th of 166 public elementary schools	91.6%		91	13^th of 167 public elementary schools	92.2%	1	65.1	71.9	46.8	48.8	54.1	71.9	68.1	60.5	66.4	$15,017	$1,011	$14,006
Guiteras School	Public	K-5	35 Washington Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5932	234	17	13.7	26.9%	194 (82.9%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (11.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	76.2	41^st of 166 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.9	40^th of 167 public elementary schools	76.0%	1	47.8	60.0	40.6	50.0	50.5	45.7	37.5	54.3	46.9	$17,280	$1,056	$16,225
Colt Andrews School	Public	K-5	570-574 Hope Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 254-5987	300	21	14.2	41.0%	250 (83.3%)	4 (1.3%)	24 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.3%)	69.2	49^th of 166 public elementary schools	70.5%		83.1	30^th of 167 public elementary schools	82.0%	19	45.6	34.0	65.9	37.9	45.0	48.9	56.8	36.8	46.6	$17,661	$1,695	$15,966
Hugh Cole School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Asylum Road	Warren	02885	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 245-1460	510	40	12.7	38.4%	401 (78.6%)	8 (1.6%)	48 (9.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.4%)	54.7	63^rd of 166 public elementary schools	62.0%		60.8	62^nd of 167 public elementary schools	62.9%	1	47.8	37.0	24.7	37.3	32.9	37.0	35.6	44.8	39.0	$18,605	$1,736	$16,869
Nayatt School	Public	K-3	400 Nayatt Road	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3175	338	24	13.9	3.6%	260 (76.9%)	4 (1.2%)	12 (3.6%)	33 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.6%)	90.7	16^th of 166 public elementary schools	90.4%		96.8	4^th of 167 public elementary schools	97.6%	12		74.5				60.8				$14,622	$349	$14,273
Hampden Meadows School	Public	4-5	297 New Meadow Road	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3166	484	30	16.2	6.4%	383 (79.1%)	8 (1.7%)	31 (6.4%)	38 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)								(n/a)	62.6		52.9	59.2	56.3		61.5	62.2	61.9	$12,859	$171	$12,688
Sowams Elementary School	Public	K-3	364 Sowams Road	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3180	257	17	15.3	6.6%	200 (77.8%)	5 (1.9%)	12 (4.7%)	25 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	92.6	10^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.0%		97.7	1^st of 167 public elementary schools	99.4%	9		68.1				68.1				$17,023	$283	$16,740
Primrose Hill School	Public	PK, KG-3	60 Middle Highway	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 247-3170	375	25	15.3	10.1%	281 (74.9%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (6.9%)	35 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	85.7	25^th of 166 public elementary schools	84.9%		74.9	42^nd of 167 public elementary schools	74.9%	17		70.4				55.0				$15,927	$628	$15,299
Warwick Neck School	Public	K-5	150 Lennox Avenue (formerly 15	Warwick	02889	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3480	282	17	16.1	40.1%	209 (74.1%)	9 (3.2%)	43 (15.2%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	35.1	98^th of 166 public elementary schools	41.0%		46.5	82^nd of 167 public elementary schools	50.9%	16	23.1	47.1	26.1	21.2	31.5	39.2	15.2	19.2	24.8	$14,833	$1,048	$13,785
Pocasset School	Public	PK, KG-4	242 Main Road	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 624-6654	205	18	11.5	22.4%	171 (83.4%)	5 (2.4%)	17 (8.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	87.5	20^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.0%		77.9	39^th of 167 public elementary schools	76.6%	19		60.0	42.4		52.1	75.0	63.6		69.9	$17,272	$1,234	$16,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockwell School

How many students attend Rockwell School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Rockwell School.

What is the racial makeup of Rockwell School?

Students at Rockwell School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Rockwell School attend?

Students who attend Rockwell School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kickemuit Middle School
High : Mt. Hope High School

Is Rockwell School a good school?

Yes. Rockwell School ranks in the top 8.4% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

What district is Rockwell School in?

Bristol Warren

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