Edgewood School

251 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewood School, located on Mix Street in Bristol, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bristol Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. It serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure student success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Edgewood School integrates various initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall educational experience, often highlighting character education and community engagement. As part of the Bristol school system, it follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future challenges through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. The school maintains a traditional neighborhood feel, providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere designed to help young learners build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their academic journey.

251

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	99
Black	10
Asian	10
Two or More	20

White
112 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
99 (39.4 %)
Two or More
20 (8.0 %)
Black
10 (4.0 %)
Asian
10 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bristol School District
Phone:	(860)584-7827
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 46