Serving 361 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 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bristol Elementary serves a central area in Saint Louis, MO, covering approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- 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 361 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #29 out of 2,076 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 Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School, Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
361 students attend Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bristol Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bristol Elementary School offer ?
Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol Elementary School part of?
Bristol Elementary School is part of Webster Groves School District.
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