- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Bristol Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293153002191
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Elem. ranks #8 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bristol Elem. held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 293153002191 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.4:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Groves High (1,253 students)
Bristol Elem. held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bristol Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Groves
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- Hixson Middle
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- This school 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- Avery Elem. 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- Dr. Henry Give 306
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
306 students
What this shows Bristol Elem. reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Elem. compares
Bristol Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 87% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Bristol Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bristol Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hixson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avery Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Elem.
How many students attend Bristol Elem.?
Bristol Elem. has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elem. is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristol Elem.?
5.9% of students at Bristol Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Elem. is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Elem.?
Bristol Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Elem. ranks #8 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Webster Groves?
Besides Bristol Elem., Webster Groves also operates Webster Groves High (1,253 students), Hixson Middle (982 students), and Edgar Road Elem. (369 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.