Bristol Elementary School

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Bristol Elementary School ranks 70 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bristol Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 411 students in grades PK-6 in Bristol, Vermont. It is part of the Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61, which is ranked 22 out of 51 school districts in the state.

While Bristol Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.62%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 37.14% in English Language Arts and 31.43% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 48.91% and 37.19%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was also lower than the state average (38.71% vs. 44.45%). Bristol Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 54th out of 148 Vermont elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 70th out of 113 in 2022-2023.

When compared to other schools in the Mt. Abraham Unified School District, Bristol Elementary School generally performs worse academically. For example, Monkton Central School, which is only 7.93 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Bristol Elementary School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.6, compared to other nearby schools like Beeman Elementary School (12.0) and Lincoln Community School (13.8).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

57 Mountain Street
Bristol, VT 05443-1113

(802) 453-3227

District: Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,931

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bristol Elementary School ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in Vermont. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bristol Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61. Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 17.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61! (See more...)

Compare Bristol Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bristol Elementary School is $11,931. 3 elementary schools in the Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bristol Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Elementary School 70^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Bristol Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 22^nd of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bristol Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bristol Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	39.11	99^th	142	30.3%
2019	28.73	108^th	138	21.7%
2021	60.50	54^th	148	63.5%
2022	53.14	57^th	133	57.1%
2023	37.08	70^th	113	38.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bristol Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	39.71	29^th	42	31.0%
2021	57.97	16^th	44	63.6%
2022	59.07	11^th	38	71.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bristol Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	31.46	52^nd	66	21.2%
2021	51.90	28^th	66	57.6%
2022	64.35	20^th	61	67.2%
2023	40.10	28^th	44	36.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bristol Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	27.67	54^th	65	16.9%
2021	67.29	17^th	67	74.6%
2022	44.94	33^rd	62	46.8%
2023	59.47	17^th	46	63.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bristol Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	32.54	110^th	146	24.7%
2021	62.94	53^rd	147	63.9%
2022	53.89	61^st	145	57.9%
2023	58.09	54^th	133	59.4%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Bristol Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	295	7	1	5	0	0	308
2020	382	12	0	8	1	0	403
2021	366	12	0	9	1	0	388
2022	372	7	1	10	1	5	396
2023	393	4	0	9	0	5	411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bristol Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	308	16.1	19.1	30.2
2020	403	19.6	20.5	21.8
2021	388	19.7	19.6	27.1
2022	396	19.7	20.1	22.7
2023	411	23.2	17.6	19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bristol Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	308	16.1	19.1	30.2
2020	403	19.6	20.5	21.8
2021	388	19.7	19.6	27.1
2022	396	19.7	20.1	22.7
2023	411	23.2	17.6	19.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bristol Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$506 (4.2%)	$11,425 (95.8%)	$11,931

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bristol Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 70^th of 113 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Bristol Elementary School)	26.4	17.1	9.3%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Elementary School)	44.1	48.7	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Elementary School)	46.1	80.7	34.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	411	33.4%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	295	393	33.2%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	19.5%	10.7%

Schools Near Bristol Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)				VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bristol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	57 Mountain Street	Bristol	05443	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 453-3227	411	23	17.6	19.5%	393 (95.6%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	37.1	70^th of 113 public elementary schools	38.1%		53.1	57^th of 133 public elementary schools	57.1%	13	37.1				31.4				38.7	$11,931	$506	$11,425
Beeman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 North Street	New Haven	05472	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 453-2331	78	7	12.0	16.7%	76 (97.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	54.6				63.6					$14,180	$602	$13,578
Lincoln Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	795 East River Road	Lincoln	05443	Addison County	Lincoln Town School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 453-2119																			(n/a)
Robinson School	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Parsonage Road	Starksboro	05487	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 453-2949	106	9	11.3	29.2%	100 (94.3%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	39^th of 113 public elementary schools	65.5%		63.4	43^rd of 133 public elementary schools	67.7%	4			40.9	70.0			50.0	70.0	36.4	$13,477	$572	$12,905
Monkton Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	1036 Monkton Road	Monkton	05469	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 453-2314	125	9	13.8	20.8%	123 (98.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76	17^th of 113 public elementary schools	85.0%		72.7	32^nd of 133 public elementary schools	75.9%	15	60.0	66.7	50.0	81.8	50.0	66.7	35.7	81.8	42.9	$10,741	$456	$10,285
Vergennes Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	43 East Street	Vergennes	05491	Addison County	Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 877-3761	297	24	12.3	32.0%	267 (89.9%)	5 (1.7%)	14 (4.7%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)								(n/a)									35.7
Weybridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Quaker Village Road	Middlebury	05753	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 545-2113	43	4	10.8	11.6%	41 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$15,466	$458	$15,008
Ferrisburgh Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	56 Little Chicago Road	Ferrisburgh	05456	Addison County	Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 877-3463	244	16	15.2	15.6%	233 (95.5%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)									48.0	$16,581	$756	$15,825
Middlebury ID #4 School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Mary Hogan Drive	Middlebury	05753	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 382-1400	496	31	16.1	25.0%	455 (91.7%)	18 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71.6	25^th of 113 public elementary schools	77.9%		66.1	39^th of 133 public elementary schools	70.7%	14	60.9	69.4	49.2		50.0	49.0	44.6		55.4
Fayston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	782 German Flats Road	Waitsfield	05673	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3636	99	9	11.3	10.1%	93 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)								(n/a)									90.9	$17,150	$414	$16,736

Frequently Asked Questions about Bristol Elementary School

How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Bristol Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bristol Elementary School?

Students at Bristol Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Bristol Elementary School in?

Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61

Is Bristol Elementary School a good school?

Bristol Elementary School ranks 70^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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