Enrollment
331
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, CT
Ellen P. Hubbell School
Federal NCES profile for Ellen P. Hubbell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090051000097
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen P. Hubbell School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellen P. Hubbell School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen P. Hubbell School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% 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
What stands out at Ellen P. Hubbell School
Ellen P. Hubbell School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bristol, Connecticut, enrolling 331 students.
At 11.4:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 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.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (34%) (diversity index 65/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bristol's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Bristol School (833 students): Ellen P. Hubbell School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 12.3:1).
Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students) and Bristol Eastern High School (998 students) alongside Ellen P. Hubbell 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 Ellen P. Hubbell School compares
Ellen P. Hubbell 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Ellen P. Hubbell School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes Ellen P. Hubbell 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 Ellen P. Hubbell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen P. Hubbell 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 (~331 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 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% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen P. Hubbell School?
Ellen P. Hubbell School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Ellen P. Hubbell School rank among elementary schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen P. Hubbell School ranks #1 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 Ellen P. Hubbell School a good school?
Ellen P. Hubbell School earns 63/100 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 Bristol School District?
Besides Ellen P. Hubbell 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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