Below Average
#898 of 1,036 schools in AR
Coleman Elementary School
Elementary School · Watson Chapel School District · Pine Bluff, AR
A Watson Chapel School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 W 13TH ST, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
- Math 13% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coleman Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Coleman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pine Bluff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,019
Median home value
$116,000
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine BluffCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Southwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine BluffCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–2 | 2.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Watson Chapel School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coleman Elementary School is listed in WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coleman Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR, part of Watson Chapel School District, serving approximately 469 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coleman Elementary School
What grades does Coleman Elementary School serve?
Coleman Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coleman Elementary School rank in AR?
Coleman Elementary School ranks #898 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Coleman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coleman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coleman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coleman Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coleman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coleman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coleman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coleman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coleman Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Coleman Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (870) 879-3630
- Area population (ZIP 71603)
- 29,274
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71603; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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