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#646 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 17% in state

Bristol Grade School

Elementary School · Yorkville Cusd 115 · Bristol, IL

A Yorkville Cusd 115 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23 Hunt St, Bristol, IL 60512

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$14,596
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Bristol Grade School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2022
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bristol Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low127/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,750

Median home value

$280,600

College educated

32%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Autumn Creek Elem SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–61.4 mi595Compare →
Grande Reserve Elem SchEnrollment path unverified7.3K–61.4 mi688Compare →
Bristol Bay Elem SchEnrollment path unverified7.0K–61.6 mi628Compare →
Lakewood Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–52.3 mi762Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Yorkville Cusd 115

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$14,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bristol Grade School is listed in Yorkville CUSD 115; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bristol Grade School

Bristol Grade School is a public elementary school in Bristol, IL, part of Yorkville Cusd 115, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bristol Grade School

What grades does Bristol Grade School serve?

Bristol Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Bristol Grade School?

Bristol Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Grade School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bristol Grade School rank in IL?

Bristol Grade School ranks #646 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bristol Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bristol Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Bristol Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol Grade School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bristol Grade School a charter school?

No, Bristol Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bristol Grade School a Title I school?

No, Bristol Grade School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bristol Grade School?

34.6% of students at Bristol Grade 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kendall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 60512)
1,061
Area median age
48
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 60512; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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