Bristol Elementary School

bes.sau4.org/

188 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bristol Elementary School, located at 55 School St. in Bristol, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Newfound Area School District (SAU 4), the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions within the district.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community involvement and the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By leveraging its resources within the Newfound area, Bristol Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic growth. Those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can find comprehensive information through their official website at http://bes.sau4.org/.

188

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bristol Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
170 (90.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.2 %)
Two or More
6 (3.2 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

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:	Newfound Area School District
Phone:	(603)744-2761
Website:	http://bes.sau4.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 36