Enrollment
331
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090051000097
Ellen P. Hubbell School — Bristol, CT
Federal NCES profile for Ellen P. Hubbell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellen P. Hubbell School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ellen P. Hubbell School reports 331 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% above the Connecticut average and 10% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bristol School District spends $30,267 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ellen P. Hubbell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$30,267
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 331 Top 32% in Connecticut — larger than 68% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.8% +56% vs state
NCES ID 090051000097
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 34.1%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes Ellen P. Hubbell School.
$30,267
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
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Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Ellen P. Hubbell School
How many students attend Ellen P. Hubbell School?
Ellen P. Hubbell School has 331 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bristol, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen P. Hubbell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen P. Hubbell School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellen P. Hubbell School?
56.8% of students at Ellen P. Hubbell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen P. Hubbell School?
The largest demographic group at Ellen P. Hubbell School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bristol, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen P. Hubbell School?
Ellen P. Hubbell School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.