Below Average
#1569 of 1,823 schools in IN
Bristol Elementary School
Elementary School · Elkhart Community Schools · Bristol, IN
An Elkhart Community Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
705 Indiana Ave, Bristol, IN 46507
- Math 30% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bristol Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bristol Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,510
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–3 | 4.9 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| York Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–3 | 5.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | Not available | 557 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elkhart Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bristol Elementary School is listed in Elkhart Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bristol, IN, part of Elkhart Community Schools, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,569 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bristol Elementary School
What grades does Bristol Elementary School serve?
Bristol Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bristol Elementary School rank in IN?
Bristol Elementary School ranks #1,569 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bristol Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bristol Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bristol Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bristol Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bristol Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bristol Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bristol Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bristol Elementary School?
53.9% of students at Bristol Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (574) 848-7421
- Area population (ZIP 46507)
- 9,799
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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