Enrollment
326
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Hartford, CT
Bristow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bristow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090492001419
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristow Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristow Middle School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristow Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bristow Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bristow Middle School
Bristow Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 326 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 65 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among West Hartford's middle schools, it stands alongside Sedgwick Middle School (874 students): Bristow Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 11.2:1).
West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students) and Hall High School (1,332 students) alongside Bristow Middle 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 Bristow Middle School compares
Bristow Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 9.8%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Bristow Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hartford School District, which includes Bristow Middle School.
$23,764
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 Bristow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in West Hartford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bristow Middle School
How many students attend Bristow Middle School?
Bristow Middle School has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristow Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 Bristow Middle School?
18.4% of students at Bristow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bristow Middle School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristow Middle School?
Bristow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Bristow Middle School rank among middle schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristow Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Hartford on the city page.
Is Bristow Middle School a good school?
Bristow Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 West Hartford School District?
Besides Bristow Middle School, West Hartford School District also operates Conard High School (1,380 students), Hall High School (1,332 students), and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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