Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bristol Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bristol Elementary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristol Elementary School's ranking?
Bristol Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bristol Elementary School often compared to?
Bristol Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
411 students attend Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bristol Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bristol Elementary School offer ?
Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol Elementary School part of?
Bristol Elementary School is part of MT. Abraham Unified School District #61.
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