Enrollment
833
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bristol School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bristol School
West Bristol School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Bristol, Connecticut, enrolling 833 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 90% of state schools at 833 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 833 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 189 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 833 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bristol's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stafford School (353 students): West Bristol School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Bristol School District also operates Bristol Central High School (1,148 students) and Bristol Eastern High School (998 students) alongside West Bristol 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 West Bristol School compares
West Bristol 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,012
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
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.
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 44.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes West Bristol 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Bristol School a good school?
West Bristol School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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