Enrollment
251
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, CT
Edgewood School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090051000096
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood School
Edgewood School is a small elementary school in Bristol, Connecticut, enrolling 251 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bristol's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Bristol School (833 students): Edgewood School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students) and Bristol Eastern High School (998 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood School compares
Edgewood 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$21,012
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes Edgewood School.
$21,012
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 8.8%
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 Edgewood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Bristol
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~251 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood School
How many students attend Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood School?
45.0% of students at Edgewood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood School rank among elementary schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Edgewood School a good school?
Edgewood School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut 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 School District?
Besides Edgewood 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.
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