Guiteras School

234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Guiteras School, located at 35 Washington Street in the historic town of Bristol, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of strong character among its young learners. By prioritizing a supportive environment, Guiteras aims to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic focus, Guiteras School is deeply integrated into the local Bristol community, often partnering with families and local organizations to enhance the educational journey of its students. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, striving to prepare children for the transition to middle school by instilling a lifelong love of learning. With its historic charm and dedication to modern pedagogical standards, the school remains a key institution for families residing in the Bristol area who value a collaborative and student-centered approach to elementary education.

234

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guiteras School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	26
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
194 (82.9 %)
Hispanic
26 (11.1 %)
Two or More
11 (4.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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 Warren
Phone:	(401)254-5932
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 42

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43