Bristol Elementary School

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bristol Elementary School, located at 705 Indiana Ave in Bristol, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elkhart Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and cultivating a sense of community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

As a neighborhood-focused school, Bristol Elementary places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive, offering various programs and resources aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Through dedicated instruction and a commitment to student well-being, the school plays a vital role in the Bristol area by providing a stable and enriching educational foundation for local children.

312

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bristol Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	85
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	27

White
186 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
85 (27.2 %)
Two or More
27 (8.7 %)
Black
13 (4.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)848-7421
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 42