- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bristol Ms shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420420000686 · Bristol, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 13.4:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch (623 students)
Bristol Ms shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bristol Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Snyder-
Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch
623 students
- Bristol Hs
Bristol Hs
318 students
- This school 187
Bristol Ms
187 students
What this shows Bristol Ms reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Ms compares
Bristol Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Bristol Borough Sd reports $20,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~187 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.