- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, CT
West Bristol School
Federal NCES profile for West Bristol School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090051001624
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bristol School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bristol School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bristol School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
West Bristol School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 090051001624 · Bristol, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Central High School (1,148 students)
West Bristol School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
West Bristol 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
- This school
West Bristol School
833 students
- Chippens Hill
Chippens Hill Middle School
545 students
- South Side Sch
South Side School
515 students
What this shows West Bristol School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bristol School compares
West Bristol 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 833 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, West Bristol 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 West Bristol School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bristol 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bristol School
How many students attend West Bristol School?
West Bristol School has 833 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bristol School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bristol School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bristol School?
57.0% of students at West Bristol School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bristol School?
The largest demographic group at West Bristol School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bristol School?
West Bristol School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 West Bristol School rank among elementary schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bristol School ranks #4 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 West Bristol 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.