Enrollment
267
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Bristol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306000224
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #11 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Elementary School ranks #11 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristol Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 267 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Bristol Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Bristol Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Bristol Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Bristol Elementary School.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Elementary School
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Bristol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bristol Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Elementary School ranks #11 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Bristol Elementary School a good school?
Bristol Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Bristol Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.
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