- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bristol Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180327000424 · Bristol, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 18.5:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Bristol Elementary School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bristol Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart High S
Elkhart High School
3,073 students
- West Side Midd 569
West Side Middle School
569 students
- North Side Mid 563
North Side Middle School
563 students
- Roosevelt Stea 531
Roosevelt Steam Academy
531 students
- Cleveland Elem 519
Cleveland Elementary School
519 students
- This school 296
Bristol Elementary School
296 students
What this shows Bristol Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Elementary School compares
Bristol Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~296 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.