Bristol #1 School District

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Bristol, Wisconsin - 1 schools

An equity score of 22/100 ranks Bristol #1 School District #361 of 403 districts in Wisconsin (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,757 per pupil, Bristol #1 School District ranks #348 of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending (Wisconsin districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

782
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,757
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bristol #1 School District operates 1 public schools serving 782 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Wisconsin. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kenosha County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,757 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 422 Wisconsin districts by per-pupil spending. See how Wisconsin compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 47.0% local, 40.6% state, and 12.4% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 22/100, ranked #361 of 403 in Wisconsin against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 415:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 21.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.6% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Bristol Elementary, enrolling 830 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Bristol Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all Bristol #1 School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Bristol #1 School District a distant remainder — means Bristol #1 School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bristol #1 School District student-counselor ratio is 415:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bristol #1 School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bristol #1 School District is typically wider than the Bristol #1 School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
40.6%
State
47.0%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
361 / 403
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Bristol #1 School District.

White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

415:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bristol #1 School District

School Enrollment
Bristol Elementary
830

How Bristol #1 School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Wisconsin districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Markesan School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mineral Point Unified School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Crivitz School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Whitehall School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Waterloo School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Bristol #1 School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bristol #1 School District?

Bristol #1 School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 782 students.

How much does Bristol #1 School District spend per student?

Bristol #1 School District spends $12,757 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #361 in Wisconsin.

What is the demographic composition of Bristol #1 School District?

Bristol #1 School District students are 84.6% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bristol #1 School District?

Bristol #1 School District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #361 out of 403 districts in Wisconsin.