Colt Andrews School

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colt Andrews Elementary School, located at 570-574 Hope Street in the historic town of Bristol, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, catering to students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school’s physical location in Bristol places it within a vibrant, historic coastal town, allowing the curriculum to often incorporate local heritage and community engagement. Colt Andrews focuses on a student-centered approach, utilizing modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and students, the school maintains a dedicated school culture that emphasizes character building, lifelong learning, and a deep sense of belonging for all its members.

300

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colt Andrews School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
250 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (8.0 %)
Two or More
19 (6.4 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Bristol Warren
Phone:	(401)254-5987
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 20

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58