- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bristow Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 090492001419 · West Hartford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 11.2:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Conard High School (1,380 students)
Bristow Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bristow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conard High Sc
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- This school 326
Bristow Middle School
326 students
What this shows Bristow Middle School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristow Middle School compares
Bristow Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,332
- 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.
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 (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.