Very Good
#54 of 302 schools in RI
Top 18% in state
Colt Andrews School
Elementary School · Bristol Warren · Bristol, RI
A Bristol Warren elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
570-574 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colt Andrews School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colt Andrews 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 89Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Low243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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
$96,005
Median home value
$447,500
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiteras SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Rockwell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Hugh Cole SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Howard Hathaway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 401 | 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.
Bristol Warren
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colt Andrews School is listed in Bristol Warren; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colt Andrews School
Colt Andrews School is a public elementary school in Bristol, RI, part of Bristol Warren, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colt Andrews School
What grades does Colt Andrews School serve?
Colt Andrews School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Colt Andrews School?
Colt Andrews School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colt Andrews School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colt Andrews School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colt Andrews School rank in RI?
Colt Andrews School ranks #54 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Colt Andrews School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colt Andrews School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Colt Andrews School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colt Andrews School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colt Andrews School a charter school?
No, Colt Andrews School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colt Andrews School a Title I school?
No, Colt Andrews School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colt Andrews School?
41.7% of students at Colt Andrews 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (401) 254-5987
- Area population (ZIP 02809)
- 22,317
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 02809; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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