Very Good
#92 of 280 schools in VT
Top 33% in state
Bristol Elementary School
Elementary School · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 · Bristol, VT
A Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
57 Mountain Street, Bristol, VT 05443
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bristol Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bristol Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average425/100K
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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
$91,458
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cedar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Beeman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Monkton Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
| Robinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bristol Elementary School is listed in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bristol, VT, part of Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 280 schools in VT.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bristol Elementary School
What grades does Bristol Elementary School serve?
Bristol Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bristol Elementary School rank in VT?
Bristol Elementary School ranks #92 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Bristol Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bristol Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Bristol Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bristol Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bristol Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bristol Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bristol Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Bristol Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Addison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (802) 453-3227
- Area population (ZIP 05443)
- 6,353
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
Official sources & links
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 05443; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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