Enrollment
353
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford School
Stafford School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bristol, Connecticut, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 66/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bristol's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Bristol School (833 students): Stafford School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.3:1).
Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students) and Bristol Eastern High School (998 students) alongside Stafford 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 Stafford School compares
Stafford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,012
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes Stafford 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 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
- 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 elementary schools in Bristol
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stafford School a good school?
Stafford School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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