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Bristol Elementary School

Summary:

Bristol Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Bristol, Indiana, with 312 students. The school is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district, which is ranked 303 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bristol Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.1% compared to the district's 27.1% and the state's 15-20% average. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN assessments, with only 13.02% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20.71% in math, compared to 22.15% and 22.47% for the district, respectively. Additionally, Bristol Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 73.4% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district average of 65-78%.

When comparing Bristol Elementary to other schools in the Elkhart Community Schools district, it consistently underperforms on academic metrics. For example, Riverview Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (41.67%) and Math (51.39%) in 2023-2024. Despite the increased per-student spending at Bristol Elementary, from $9,771 in 2018-2019 to $14,044 in 2021-2022, the academic performance has not seen a corresponding improvement, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this school community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 705 Indiana Ave
       Bristol, IN  46507

(574) 848-7421

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
882nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,044 Help


Students who attend Bristol Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pierre Moran Middle School
High:    Elkhart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
30.3%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bristol Elementary School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (30.3%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 16.2, which is the 4th best among 13 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bristol Elementary School is $14,044, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bristol Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bristol Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.00 303rd 326 7.1%
2005 21.72 840th 959 12.4%
2006 20.41 845th 961 12.1%
2007 13.03 903rd 985 8.3%
2008 20.28 870th 996 12.7%
2009 20.69 857th 1003 14.6%
2010 20.47 875th 1009 13.3%
2011 15.91 930th 1025 9.3%
2012 16.89 914th 1015 10.0%
2013 20.85 909th 1035 12.2%
2014 38.43 766th 1036 26.1%
2015 37.93 735th 1040 29.3%
2016 40.14 732nd 1046 30.0%
2017 32.06 783rd 1033 24.2%
2018 27.08 815th 1027 20.6%
2019 26.69 807th 1031 21.7%
2021 13.99 870th 1016 14.4%
2022 16.06 858th 1020 15.9%
2023 11.23 904th 1016 11.0%
2024 14.21 882nd 1010 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

Open Quote My son went to Bristol Elementary for K, & 1st grade. The teachers are great, and the PTO / Parent involvement is exponentially great!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bristol Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 421 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 427 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 424 12 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 420 11 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 409 13 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 443 9 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1995 432 7 11 20 5 n/a n/a 0 475
1996 432 7 11 20 5 n/a n/a 0 475
1997 469 10 12 28 2 n/a n/a 2 523
1998 452 10 15 23 4 n/a n/a 0 504
1999 458 14 13 28 4 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 453 14 14 30 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 439 16 20 33 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 450 12 16 58 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 450 12 16 58 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 431 9 12 85 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 428 8 8 94 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 369 14 6 104 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 339 16 7 116 1 n/a n/a 17 496
2008 356 17 3 112 1 n/a n/a 27 516
2009 363 23 4 114 2 n/a n/a 31 537
2010 350 22 2 123 1 n/a n/a 43 541
2011 342 24 4 165 0 0 37 0 572
2012 336 16 4 152 0 0 38 0 546
2013 342 26 4 152 0 0 44 0 568
2014 323 22 6 144 0 0 43 0 538
2015 335 20 5 139 0 0 54 0 553
2016 337 24 6 143 0 0 53 0 563
2017 317 23 5 110 0 0 44 0 499
2018 262 14 9 112 0 0 37 0 434
2019 234 14 6 102 0 0 38 0 394
2020 214 11 0 105 0 0 30 0 360
2021 202 10 0 91 0 0 24 0 327
2022 191 17 0 88 0 0 30 0 326
2023 186 13 1 85 0 0 27 0 312
2024 166 12 4 90 0 0 25 0 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bristol Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 22.0 19.9 9.8
1989 431 21.2 20.3 7.9
1990 439 22.2 19.7 12.3
1991 444 23.3 19.0 13.1
1992 444 22.7 19.5 16.9
1993 439 22.5 19.5 17.1
1994 472 23.1 20.4 18.6
1995 475 23.3 20.4 24.4
1996 475 23.3 20.4 24.4
1997 523 27.4 19.1 28.6
1998 504 28.6 17.6 33.9
1999 517 28.8 18.0 42.6
2000 514 29.8 17.2 39.1
2001 511 30.1 17.0 39.7
2002 540 32.2 16.8 50.9
2003 540 32.2 16.8 50.9
2004 540 32.7 16.5 50.4
2005 539 32.8 16.4 47.7
2006 494 31.3 15.8 29.4
2007 496 n/a n/a 57.4
2008 516 31.8 16.2 56.4
2009 537 31.1 17.3 66
2010 541 29.4 18.4 76.7
2011 572 29.5 19.3 71
2012 546 32.0 17.0 71.2
2013 568 31.0 18.3 63.2
2014 538 28.0 19.2 62.8
2015 553 30.0 18.4 58.6
2016 563 30.0 18.7 64.1
2017 499 27.0 18.4 59.5
2018 434 22.0 19.7 64.1
2019 394 22.0 17.9 61.2
2020 360 19.0 18.9 64.7
2021 327 39.0 8.3 63
2022 326 19.5 16.7 54.6
2023 312 16.8 18.5 73.4
2024 297 18.3 16.2 53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bristol Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 22.0 19.9 9.8
1989 431 21.2 20.3 7.9
1990 439 22.2 19.7 12.3
1991 444 23.3 19.0 13.1
1992 444 22.7 19.5 16.9
1993 439 22.5 19.5 17.1
1994 472 23.1 20.4 18.6
1995 475 23.3 20.4 24.4
1996 475 23.3 20.4 24.4
1997 523 27.4 19.1 28.6
1998 504 28.6 17.6 33.9
1999 517 28.8 18.0 42.6
2000 514 29.8 17.2 39.1
2001 511 30.1 17.0 39.7
2002 540 32.2 16.8 50.9
2003 540 32.2 16.8 50.9
2004 540 32.7 16.5 50.4
2005 539 32.8 16.4 47.7
2006 494 31.3 15.8 29.4
2007 496 n/a n/a 57.4
2008 516 31.8 16.2 56.4
2009 537 31.1 17.3 66
2010 541 29.4 18.4 76.7
2011 572 29.5 19.3 71
2012 546 32.0 17.0 71.2
2013 568 31.0 18.3 63.2
2014 538 28.0 19.2 62.8
2015 553 30.0 18.4 58.6
2016 563 30.0 18.7 64.1
2017 499 27.0 18.4 59.5
2018 434 22.0 19.7 64.1
2019 394 22.0 17.9 61.2
2020 360 19.0 18.9 64.7
2021 327 39.0 8.3 63
2022 326 19.5 16.7 54.6
2023 312 16.8 18.5 73.4
2024 297 18.3 16.2 53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bristol Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $448 (4.6%) $9,322 (95.4%) $9,770
2020 $677 (6.4%) $9,960 (93.6%) $10,636
2021 $656 (6.2%) $9,941 (93.8%) $10,596
2022 $1,852 (13.2%) $12,192 (86.8%) $14,044

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bristol Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 807th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 904th of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Elementary School)37.59.8
 27.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.918.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Bristol Elementary School)52.515.7
 36.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)42.426.7
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Elementary School)33.314.3
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)27.121
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Bristol Elementary School)4028.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.925.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Bristol Elementary School)24.411.9
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)23.614.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Elementary School)32.713.2
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.920.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Bristol Elementary School)30.623.7
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.624.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bristol Elementary School)26.510.5
 16%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Community Schools)26.114.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Elementary School)3110.5
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)3225.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Bristol Elementary School)27.62.6
 25%
   6th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)33.820.8
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Bristol Elementary School)37.910.8
 27.1%
   6th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)2717.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students394312
 20.8%
African American1413
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic10285
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White234186
 20.5%
Two or More Races3827
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%73.4%
 12.2%

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Students who attend Bristol Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pierre Moran Middle School
High : Elkhart High School

Bristol Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Bristol Elementary School are 56% White, 30% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Bristol Elementary School.


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