- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 090051001945 · Bristol, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 10.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bristol Centra
Bristol Central High School
1,148 students
- Bristol Easter
Bristol Eastern High School
998 students
- Greene-Hills S
Greene-Hills School
918 students
- West Bristol S
West Bristol School
833 students
- Chippens Hill
Chippens Hill Middle School
545 students
- This school 268
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
268 students
What this shows Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School compares
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for Bristol School District reports $21,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 15.
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.
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.