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Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 256 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 20, 2010

I love Kevin k Coleman because of the friendly reception I recieve from teachers and staff, I do feel the school is run down and could use serious repairs and renovations..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2010

There are great teachers who love working with kids. They have high expectations and want the best for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

I think its a great school but it needs alot of renovations that the budget cant fix
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

I love Coleman because of the small atmosphere that allows me to know almost every student's name. This helps them feel like we are a community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

Why do you love Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School?They have great teachers that work hard to instill quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2010

I feel the teacher's are working to their potential and would like to see more parent's join us in making our school the best place for students to learn. We have parent's who give so much but, we can always use more help in our school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 25, 2009

because the faculty care for the children


Posted September 25, 2009

Kevin K. Coleman was one of the best schools I ever went to. The teachers made it such a special experience there. I would love to go back to Coleman.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2009

i love it because they really care about the kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

I have worked with many teachers at Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School in the area of science. There are wonderful teachers and students at this school.


Posted September 19, 2009

The teachers of Kevin Coleman school are hard working, caring professionals who go to great lengths to provide the best education for their students and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Running afterschool programs there has always been great because the kids are so excited to have these types of enrichment programs offered to them that they otherwise wouldn't have access too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Dedicated teachers, great kids!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
38%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
32%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students44%
Female47%
Male41%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant44%

Reading

All Students52%
Female56%
Male49%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students34%
Female37%
Male30%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)37%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I34%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant34%

Reading

All Students35%
Female44%
Male27%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I35%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant35%

Science

All Students14%
Female15%
Male12%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students13%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I14%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English16%
Non-migrant14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students48%
Female52%
Male43%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant51%

Writing

All Students37%
Female43%
Male31%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant37%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 46% 19%
White 34% 69%
Black 12% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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96 Second Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Phone: (401) 767-4859

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