- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, CT
South Side School
Federal NCES profile for South Side School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090051000105
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
South Side School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 090051000105 · Bristol, CT Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 15.6:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
South Side School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
South Side 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
South Side School
515 students
What this shows South Side School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side School compares
South Side School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 38.4%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, South Side 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 South Side School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side 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
Ivy Drive School
Standard public school
385 students 13.3:1 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side School
How many students attend South Side School?
South Side School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side School is 15.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side School?
45.2% of students at South Side School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side School?
The largest demographic group at South Side School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side School?
South Side School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 South Side School rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side School ranks #3 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 South Side 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.