At a glance
Reported students
284
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
160
Bristol Elementary School: 284 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 259
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Bristol. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61. NCES reports 284 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Vermont median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bristol Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.3%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Monkton Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
160 reported students
Robinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
121 reported students
Beeman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
98 reported students
Mt. Abraham Union High School
High · Grades 07–12
560 reported students
Public schools near Bristol Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeman Elementary School Elementary · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 | PK–06 | 98 | 3.9 mi |
| Lincoln Community School Elementary · Lincoln Town School District | PK–06 | 102 | 5.3 mi |
| Robinson School Elementary · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 | PK–06 | 121 | 6 mi |
| Monkton Central School Elementary · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 | PK–06 | 160 | 7.9 mi |
| Vergennes Union Elementary School Elementary · Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 | PK–05 | 280 | 8.7 mi |
| Weybridge Elementary School Elementary · Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 | PK–05 | 42 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Elementary School
What grades does Bristol Elementary School serve?
Bristol Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61.
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School reported 284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 259 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 284 students and 23.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bristol Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bristol Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bristol Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bristol Elementary School in?
Bristol Elementary School is part of Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61, based in Bristol, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bristol Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beeman Elementary School (3.9 mi), Lincoln Community School (5.3 mi), Robinson School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.