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Bristol School District

Connecticut · Public School District
13
Schools
7,148
Students
$31,189
Per-Pupil Spend
+117% nat'l
53.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.4%
Graduation Rate
+4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bristol School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 7,148 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,189 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edgewood SchoolKG–05251
Ellen P. Hubbell SchoolKG–05352
Greene-Hills SchoolPK–08824
Ivy Drive SchoolPK–05358
Mountain View SchoolPK–05331
South Side SchoolPK–05480
Stafford SchoolKG–05346
West Bristol SchoolKG–08819
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chippens Hill Middle School06–08580
Northeast Middle School06–08336
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bristol Central High School09–121,246
Bristol Eastern High School09–121,113
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bristol Early Childhood Center-BECCPK–PK112
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,189+117% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
53%
State
38.6%
Local (property tax)
52.6%
Federal
8.8%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,148
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.4%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.4% graduation rate — 4.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $31,189 per pupil — 117% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bristol School District?
Bristol School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,148 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bristol School District?
The graduation rate is 91.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bristol School District spend per student?
Bristol School District spends $31,189 per pupil — 117% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bristol School District?
53% of students in Bristol School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bristol School District?
No, Bristol School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bristol School District serve?
Bristol School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.