South Side School

480 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Side School, located at 21 Tuttle Rd. 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 the foundational academic and social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district-wide effort to prepare children for lifelong learning, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with character education, aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged community members.

The facility itself serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the community-oriented values of the Bristol school system. South Side School typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to cater to diverse learning needs, working closely with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and a nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that sets a solid foundation for its students' future academic journeys.

480

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	198
Black	30
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
224 (46.7 %)
Hispanic
198 (41.2 %)
Black
30 (6.2 %)
Two or More
18 (3.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)584-7812
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 44

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 85