Ivy Drive School

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ivy Drive School, located at 160 Ivy Drive in Bristol, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bristol Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to build a strong educational foundation for all students, preparing them for future success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond academics, Ivy Drive School places a significant emphasis on building a strong community culture. The school actively encourages parental involvement and values the partnership between families and educators. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a focus on character education, the institution strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and engaged citizens.

358

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ivy Drive School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	109
Black	31
Asian	8
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
183 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
109 (30.4 %)
Black
31 (8.7 %)
Two or More
26 (7.3 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bristol School District
Phone:	(860)584-7844
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59