School district or education agency · NCES 0900510

Bristol School District

Bristol, CT

District overview See comparisons

Students7,774

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools13

operational schools · 2023–24

Students7,774

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$21,834

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCTUnited States

Academic standing2025

45th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

17.9%19.3%27.8%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$26,265$28,098$19,509

This district is $1,833 per student lower than the state figure and $6,756 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$21,834$23,867$15,859

This district is $2,033 per student lower than the state figure and $5,975 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,016$1,665$1,964

This district is $649 per student lower than the state figure and $948 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$100$387$336

This district is $287 per student lower than the state figure and $236 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$6,068$4,845$1,793

This district is $1,223 per student higher than the state figure and $4,275 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$11,742$12,787$8,742

This district is $1,045 per student lower than the state figure and $3,000 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,082$6,942$3,769

This district is $860 per student lower than the state figure and $2,313 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$2,616$5,172$11,715

This district is $2,556 per student lower than the state figure and $9,099 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$415$615$869

This district is $200 per student lower than the state figure and $454 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:112:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

344:1320:1376:1

This district is 24 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 32 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

171.2197.8138.9

This district is 26.6 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 32.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

25.234.118.5

This district is 8.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 6.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

2.22.10.9

This district is 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.3 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.8%99.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.3%1.3%2.6%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.5%3.8%2.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

5.7%9.3%12.0%

This district is 3.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

18.2%15.5%14.0%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

8.1%6.9%3.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%98.9%95.8%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+4.8%+3.1%+0.5%

This district is 1.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

54.0%39.9%50.6%

This district is 14.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.5%3.4%4.5%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

14.7%8.4%9.0%

This district is 6.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.1%6.7%

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

17.5%12.5%14.4%

This district is 5.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K270 students

3.5%

Kindergarten–grade 53,258 students

41.9%

Grades 6–81,772 students

22.8%

Grades 9–122,474 students

31.8%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten270

Kindergarten501

Grade 1536

Grade 2587

Grade 3519

Grade 4595

Grade 5520

Grade 6588

Grade 7583

Grade 8601

Grade 9639

Grade 10608

Grade 11637

Grade 12590

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,438 (44.2%)

Hispanic/Latino2,946 (37.9%)

Black or African American642 (8.3%)

Two or more races455 (5.9%)

Asian270 (3.5%)

American Indian or Alaska Native9 (0.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

270Students enrolled in pre-K

10Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

27.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.5%

CT3.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,331.2All district staff, full-time equivalent

580.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

22.6School counselors, full-time equivalent

17School psychologists, full-time equivalent

196Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

10.6Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

19School administrators, full-time equivalent

54.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers10 FTE

Kindergarten teachers23 FTE

Elementary teachers337.8 FTE

Secondary teachers210.1 FTE

Elementary school counselors7 FTE

Secondary school counselors15.6 FTE

Instructional coordinators47 FTE

District administrators24 FTE

District administrative support26 FTE

School administrative support42.8 FTE

Library and media support9.9 FTE

Other support staff280.6 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

590Total completers

590Regular diplomas

32Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

CT99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.3%

CT1.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

5.7%Students learning English421 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.7%

CT9.3%

U.S.12.0%

18.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,346 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District18.2%

CT15.5%

U.S.14.0%

8.1%Students with Section 504 plans600 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District8.1%

CT6.9%

U.S.3.9%

1.6%English learners also receiving IDEA services116 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.6%

CT1.8%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

283Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CT98.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

8,735children ages 5 to 17

1,530estimated to live in families below the poverty line

17.5%about 1 in 6 school-age children

District17.5%

CT12.5%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CT receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Capitol Region Education CouncilWindsor, CT8,916 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Meriden School DistrictMeriden, CT8,789 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Joplin SchoolsJoplin, MO7,746 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Greenwich School DistrictGreenwich, CT8,589 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Pocono Mountain SDTobyhanna, PA7,874 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

White students2,876 assessments

57 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged3,164 assessments

56 out of 100

Mal3,387 assessments

46 out of 100

Fem3,440 assessments

44 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students3,663 assessments

36 out of 100

Black students496 assessments

35 out of 100

Hispanic students2,701 assessments

34 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Not reported schools

2High schools

1Prekindergarten schools

2Middle schools

8Elementary schools

14Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

9%Federal

44%State

47%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$21,834Total current spending per student

$13,680Instruction per student

$7,167Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$18.5MFederal revenue9% of total revenue

$89.9MState revenue44% of total revenue

$96.1MLocal revenue47% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$13,680Instructionper student

$7,167Student and instructional supportper student

$6,068Special educationper student

$1,633Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,427Student transportationper student

$680Food servicesper student

$43Technologyper student

People costs

$91.4MSalaries$11,742 per student

$47.3MEmployee benefits$6,082 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$782KEquipmentFY 2023

$7.9MCapital outlay$1,016 per student

$7.1MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$20.4MDebt outstanding at year end$2,616 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$3.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.7MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$2.6MTitle I$328 per student

$2.6MIDEA special education$328 per student

$157KCareer and technical education$20 per student

$5.1MChild nutrition$651 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$21,012

FY 2023$21,834

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$6,819

FY 2023$1,016

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,433

FY 2023$2,616

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2125.2%

1,800 of 7,148 students

2021–2217.6%

1,259 of 7,138 students

2022–2317.9%

1,279 of 7,143 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

3Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE13 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE13 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs13 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

499Out-of-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →485In-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →10Law-enforcement referrals12 reporting schoolsSee schools →10School-related arrests12 reporting schoolsSee schools →48Physical restraint4 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Seclusion1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi13 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber13 reporting schools

0Student devices reported13 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?17.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 7,143 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?7 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$21,834current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?344:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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