Enrollment
356
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, CT
Mountain View School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090051000103
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View School has class sizes larger than 82% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain View School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain View School
Mountain View School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bristol, Connecticut, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (37%) (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bristol's public schools, it stands alongside Greene-Hills School (918 students): Mountain View School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students) and Bristol Eastern High School (998 students) alongside Mountain View 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 Mountain View School compares
Mountain View 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 42.8%
White 36.9%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Mountain View 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 Mountain View 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 Mountain View 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 Mountain View 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 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
Ivy Drive School
Standard public school
385 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Bristol Early Childhood Center-Becc
Special-education school
267 students 44.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain View School
How many students attend Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View School is 13.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View School?
42.6% of students at Mountain View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View School?
Mountain View School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Mountain View School rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View School ranks #2 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.
Is Mountain View School a good school?
Mountain View School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Mountain View 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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