Bristol Public Schools

Pemaquid, Maine — 1 schools

276
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,600
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bristol Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 276 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 189 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lincoln County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,600 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 85.5% local, 11.0% state, and 3.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $106,277 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #95 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 118.1:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 25.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.7% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Bristol Consolidated School accounts for 100.0% of all Bristol Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bristol Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 118:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Bristol Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 25.4% — 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 Public Schools is typically wider than the Bristol Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.6%
Federal
11.0%
State
85.5%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
95 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lincoln County county, where this district is located.

$1,222
Studio/mo
$1,280
1 BR/mo
$1,403
2 BR/mo
$1,936
3 BR/mo
$1,943
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$106,277
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Bristol Public Schools.

White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

118.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bristol Public Schools

School Enrollment
Bristol Consolidated School
189

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bristol Public Schools?

Bristol Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 276 students.

How much does Bristol Public Schools spend per student?

Bristol Public Schools spends $19,600 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #95 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in Bristol Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Bristol Public Schools is $106,277 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bristol Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bristol Public Schools?

Bristol Public Schools students are 94.7% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bristol Public Schools?

Bristol Public Schools has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #95 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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