Enrollment
203
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, NH
Bristol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330522000332
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bristol, NH.
School address
District: Newfound Area School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330522000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristol Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bristol, New Hampshire, enrolling 203 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 203 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 156 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newfound Area School District spends $21,365 per pupil, 25% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Newfound Area School District also operates Newfound Regional High School (357 students) and Newfound Memorial Middle School (296 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 New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 56% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$21,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 156 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Bristol Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newfound Area School District, which includes Bristol Elementary School.
$21,365
Per student
-25%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 30.0%
Federal 11.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfound Regional High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newfound Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater-Hebron Village School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hampton Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danbury Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Elementary School
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristol Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Bristol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Bristol, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bristol Elementary School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bristol, NH. 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.
Is Bristol Elementary School a good school?
Bristol Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Hampshire 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 Newfound Area School District?
Besides Bristol Elementary School, Newfound Area School District also operates Newfound Regional High School (357 students), Newfound Memorial Middle School (296 students), and Bridgewater-Hebron Village School (137 students). See the Newfound Area School District district page for the complete list.
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