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#237 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 11% in state

Bristol Elementary

Elementary School · Bristol #1 School District · Bristol, WI

A Bristol #1 School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20121 83rd St, Bristol, WI 53104

  • Math 68% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 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 Data15
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$21,531
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Bristol Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 40 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bristol Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average261/100K

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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

$107,951

Median home value

$292,500

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–83.0 mi957Compare →
Paris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–85.0 mi252Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bristol #1 School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bristol Elementary is listed in Bristol #1 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bristol Elementary

Bristol Elementary is a public elementary school in Bristol, WI, part of Bristol #1 School District, serving approximately 814 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bristol Elementary

What grades does Bristol Elementary serve?

Bristol Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bristol Elementary?

Bristol Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bristol Elementary rank in WI?

Bristol Elementary ranks #237 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Bristol Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bristol Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bristol Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bristol Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bristol Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

19.9% of students at Bristol Elementary 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 – 8th
Enrollment
814
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kenosha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
Area population (ZIP 53104)
5,807
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
44.3
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 53104; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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