Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bristol Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bristol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bristol Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristol Elementary School's ranking?
Bristol Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bristol Elementary School often compared to?
Bristol Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Elementary School, Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
388 students attend Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bristol Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bristol Elementary School offer ?
Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bristol Elementary School part of?
Bristol Elementary School is part of Webster Groves School District.
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