- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristol, CT
Northeast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090051000104
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northeast Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090051000104 · Bristol, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 8.3:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
Northeast Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Northeast Middle 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 324
Northeast Middle School
324 students
What this shows Northeast Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Middle School compares
Northeast Middle 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Northeast Middle 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 Northeast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Middle 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 middle schools in Bristol
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Middle School
How many students attend Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 47% 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 Northeast Middle School?
38.4% of students at Northeast Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Middle School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Middle School rank among middle schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Northeast Middle 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.