Enrollment
187
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, PA
Bristol Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420420000686
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Ms earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bristol, PA.
School address
District: Bristol Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420420000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristol Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristol Ms
Bristol Ms is a high-poverty, small middle school in Bristol, Pennsylvania, enrolling 187 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Pennsylvania schools, with 187 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bristol Borough Sd also operates Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (623 students) and Bristol Hs (318 students) alongside Bristol Ms.
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 Ms compares
Bristol Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 92% | - | - |
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.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Bristol Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol Borough Sd, which includes Bristol Ms.
$18,743
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 42.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Ms
How many students attend Bristol Ms?
Bristol Ms has 187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Ms is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower 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 Ms?
75.8% of students at Bristol Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Ms is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Bristol, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Ms?
Bristol Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ms rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bristol, PA. 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 Ms a good school?
Bristol Ms earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania 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 Bristol Borough Sd?
Besides Bristol Ms, Bristol Borough Sd also operates Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (623 students) and Bristol Hs (318 students). See the Bristol Borough Sd district page for the complete list.
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