- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, CT
Chippens Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chippens Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090051000089
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippens Hill Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chippens Hill Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippens Hill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Chippens Hill Middle School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090051000089 · Bristol, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 8.7:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
Chippens Hill Middle School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Chippens Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bristol Centra
Bristol Central High School
1,148 students
- Bristol Easter
Bristol Eastern High School
998 students
- Greene-Hills S
Greene-Hills School
918 students
- West Bristol S
West Bristol School
833 students
- This school
Chippens Hill Middle School
545 students
- South Side Sch
South Side School
515 students
What this shows Chippens Hill Middle School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippens Hill Middle School compares
Chippens Hill 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 8% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$21,834
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Chippens Hill Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristol School District reports $21,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippens Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippens Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Bristol
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippens Hill Middle School
How many students attend Chippens Hill Middle School?
Chippens Hill Middle School has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippens Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippens Hill Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Chippens Hill Middle School?
45.9% of students at Chippens Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippens Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chippens Hill Middle School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippens Hill Middle School?
Chippens Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Chippens Hill Middle School rank among middle schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippens Hill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Chippens Hill Middle School, Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students), Bristol Eastern High School (998 students), and Greene-Hills School (918 students). See the Bristol School District district page for the complete list.