- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, CT
Bristol Eastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Eastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090051000093
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Eastern High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Eastern High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Eastern High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Bristol Eastern High School shrank from 1,113 students in 2022-23 to 1,041 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 100.1 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 090051000093 · Bristol, CT High · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 10:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
Bristol Eastern High School shrank from 1,113 students in 2022-23 to 1,041 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 100.1 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bristol Eastern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bristol Centra
Bristol Central High School
1,148 students
- This school
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
- South Side Sch
South Side School
515 students
What this shows Bristol Eastern High School reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Eastern High School compares
Bristol Eastern High School is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 8.9%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Bristol Eastern High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Eastern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Eastern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Bristol
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~998 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Eastern High School
How many students attend Bristol Eastern High School?
Bristol Eastern High School has 998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,041 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Eastern High School is 10:1, which is 17% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 36% 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 Eastern High School?
37.6% of students at Bristol Eastern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Eastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Eastern High School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Eastern High School?
Bristol Eastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bristol Eastern High School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Eastern High School ranks #5 of 14 public 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 public schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students), Greene-Hills School (918 students), and West Bristol School (833 students). See the Bristol School District district page for the complete list.