- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, CT
Ivy Drive School
Federal NCES profile for Ivy Drive School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090051000099
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivy Drive School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ivy Drive School has class sizes larger than 79% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Drive School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ivy Drive School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 090051000099 · Bristol, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
Ivy Drive School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ivy Drive 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
- Chippens Hill
Chippens Hill Middle School
545 students
- This school 385
Ivy Drive School
385 students
What this shows Ivy Drive School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ivy Drive School compares
Ivy Drive 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
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.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Ivy Drive 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 Ivy Drive School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ivy Drive 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greene-Hills School
Standard public school
918 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
South Side School
Standard public school
515 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mountain View School
Standard public school
356 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Bristol Early Childhood Center-Becc
Special-education school
267 students 44.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ivy Drive School
How many students attend Ivy Drive School?
Ivy Drive School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Drive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Drive School is 13.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ivy Drive School?
34.1% of students at Ivy Drive School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivy Drive School?
The largest demographic group at Ivy Drive School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivy Drive School?
Ivy Drive School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ivy Drive School rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Drive School ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Ivy Drive 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.