Enrollment
268
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, CT
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090051001945
👥 S:T ratio 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051001945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is a mid-sized middle school in Bristol, Connecticut, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Among Bristol's middle schools, it stands alongside Chippens Hill Middle School (545 students): Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.7:1 vs 8.7:1).
Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students) and Bristol Eastern High School (998 students) alongside Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School compares
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School.
$21,012
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Bristol
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
How many students attend Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School has 268 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
46.1% of students at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School rank among middle schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bristol, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School a good school?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students), Bristol Eastern High School (998 students), and Greene-Hills School (918 students). See the Bristol School District district page for the complete list.
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