Enrollment
296
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, IN
Bristol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180327000424
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 296
- students enrolled
Bristol Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristol Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bristol, Indiana, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students) and West Side Middle School (569 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Bristol Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Community Schools, which includes Bristol Elementary School.
$13,618
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Elementary School
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristol Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Bristol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Elementary School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Bristol, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Bristol Elementary School a good school?
Bristol Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. 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 Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Bristol Elementary School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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