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#711 of 990 schools in CT
West Bristol School
Elementary School · Bristol School District · Bristol, CT
An elementary school in Bristol, CT serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
500 Clark Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Bristol School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Bristol School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,018/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,642
Median home value
$252,300
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S. Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| South Side SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Stafford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bristol School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Bristol School is listed in Bristol School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bristol School
West Bristol School is a public elementary school in Bristol, CT, part of Bristol School District, serving approximately 842 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bristol School
What grades does West Bristol School serve?
West Bristol School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Bristol School?
West Bristol School has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bristol School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bristol School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bristol School rank in CT?
West Bristol School ranks #711 of 990 schools in CT.
What is West Bristol School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bristol School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Bristol School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bristol School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is West Bristol School a charter school?
No, West Bristol School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bristol School a Title I school?
No, West Bristol School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bristol School?
60.6% of students at West Bristol School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (860) 584-7815
- Area population (ZIP 06010)
- 61,206
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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