- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, CT
Stafford School
Federal NCES profile for Stafford School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090051000106
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Stafford School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090051000106 · Bristol, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.1:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
Stafford School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stafford 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 353
Stafford School
353 students
What this shows Stafford School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford School compares
Stafford 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$21,834
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
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Stafford School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bristol School District reports $21,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford 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 elementary schools in Bristol
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford School
How many students attend Stafford School?
Stafford School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford School is 14.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford School?
49.4% of students at Stafford School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford School?
The largest demographic group at Stafford School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford School?
Stafford School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Stafford School rank among elementary schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Stafford 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.