Enrollment
833
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 090051001624
West Bristol School — Bristol, CT
Federal NCES profile for West Bristol School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Bristol School reports 833 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 68.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Connecticut average and 10% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 833 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bristol School District spends $30,267 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Bristol School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,267
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 833 Top 90% in Connecticut — larger than 10% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 68.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.0% +57% vs state
NCES ID 090051001624
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 833:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.4%
In-school suspensions 76
Out-of-school suspensions 113
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol School District, which includes West Bristol School.
$30,267
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about West Bristol School
How many students attend West Bristol School?
West Bristol School has 833 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bristol, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bristol School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bristol School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bristol, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bristol School?
West Bristol School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.