Bristol Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

890 NORTH WALNUT STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905

261 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bristol Elementary School, located at 890 North Walnut Street in the Ivywild neighborhood of Colorado Springs, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Colorado Springs School District 11, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child."

The school maintains a strong sense of community, often highlighted by its focus on personalized instruction and positive behavioral supports. Bristol Elementary benefits from a dedicated staff that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. Located in an area with deep roots in the Colorado Springs community, the school is characterized by its historical context and its ongoing efforts to provide accessible, high-quality public education to a diverse student population.

261

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bristol Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	83
Black	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
140 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
83 (31.8 %)
Two or More
27 (10.3 %)
Black
10 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-4000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 35