At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
426
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
80%+9.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 2–5 in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas. The school enrolls 426 students. It is part of the WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–5
DistrictWATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5069
CityPINE BLUFF
ZIP71603
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID051393001136
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment426
White10.3%
Hispanic / Latino0.9%
Black / African American85.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
10.3%
Hispanic
0.9%
Black
85.9%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.