Bristol Consolidated School

186 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bristol Consolidated School, located on the Pemaquid peninsula in Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its strong emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by a supportive, small-town atmosphere. By leveraging its coastal Maine setting, the school often integrates local history, environmental science, and community-based projects into its daily learning, fostering a deep connection between the students and their unique geographical region.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bristol Consolidated School is committed to the social and emotional development of its students. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a close-knit environment where individualized attention is prioritized, helping students transition effectively from their early years into secondary education. As a centerpiece of the Bristol and Pemaquid area, the school remains deeply integrated with local families, maintaining a collaborative culture that values both tradition and modern pedagogical standards.

186

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bristol Consolidated School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (96.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Bristol Public Schools
Phone:	(207)677-2678
Website:	http://aos93.org/o/bcs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 14

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 13