Excellent
#42 of 302 schools in RI
Top 14% in state
Rockwell School
Elementary School · Bristol Warren · Bristol, RI
A Bristol Warren elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1225 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockwell School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
13.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rockwell 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 | 1.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Colt Andrews SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Hugh Cole SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Nayatt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 357 | 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
- #3 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
Rockwell School is listed in Bristol Warren; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockwell School
Rockwell School is a public elementary school in Bristol, RI, part of Bristol Warren, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockwell School
What grades does Rockwell School serve?
Rockwell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rockwell School?
Rockwell School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwell School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockwell School rank in RI?
Rockwell School ranks #42 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Rockwell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockwell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Rockwell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockwell School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rockwell School a charter school?
No, Rockwell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockwell School a Title I school?
No, Rockwell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockwell School?
13.8% of students at Rockwell 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (401) 254-5930
- 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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