COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

coleman.wcsd.k12.ar.us/

426 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Coleman Elementary School is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Watson Chapel School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a public institution, Coleman Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, character development, and academic achievement within the Pine Bluff community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school works to integrate essential learning resources and community engagement to ensure students are prepared for their transition into middle school. By maintaining a focus on consistent educational standards and district-wide goals, Coleman Elementary aims to help students build the fundamental skills necessary for long-term success. For those interested in current events, specific faculty information, or detailed academic policies, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for parent resources and district updates.

426

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	4
Black	366
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Black
366 (85.9%)
White
44 (10.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
Hispanic
4 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)879-3697
Website:	http://coleman.wcsd.k12.ar.us/
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 114