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Bristol Elementary School

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Bristol Elementary School ranks 738 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

738^th

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of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 27% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Bristol Elementary School is a PK–5 school in Bristol, Indiana, serving 296 students as part of Elkhart Community Schools, a district ranked 317th of 374 in Indiana. In 2025–26, it ranked 738th of 1,015 elementary schools statewide (27th percentile, 1 star). It serves a high-need population: 58.45% of students qualified for free/reduced lunch in 2024–25, the highest rate among all nearby schools. Resources are high: $16,991 per student in 2023–24 and a 14.0 student–teacher ratio in 2024–25.

Within its own district, Bristol Elementary School outperformed Elkhart Community Schools in every tested all-grade subject in 2025–26: ELA 24.62% vs. 20.62%, math 35.94% vs. 24.73%, science 26.19% vs. 19.32%, and 5th-grade social studies 34.88% vs. 20.97%. However, it remains below state averages in every tested grade/subject. Among same-district peers, it ranks 3rd of 5 in ELA, 2nd in math (essentially tied with Eastwood Elementary School), 4th in science, and 1st in 5th-grade social studies. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2% in 2024–25 is better than the district’s 28.2% and the state’s 16.7%; only Eastwood Elementary School is lower among same-district peers. Nearby schools in Middlebury Community Schools and Concord Community Schools generally score much higher, such as Middlebury Elementary School (74.55% ELA, 81.82% math) and Jefferson Elementary School (82.67% ELA, 90.67% math), though several are K–3 or 4–5 schools, so grade spans differ.

Bristol Elementary School has improved from a low base. Its statewide rank percentile rose from 11 in 2022–23 to 27 in 2025–26, and all-grade proficiency increased substantially: ELA from 11.83% to 24.62%, math from 17.75% to 35.94%, science from 11.39% to 26.19%, and 5th-grade social studies from 10.53% to 34.88%. Chronic absenteeism dropped from 50.0% in 2020–21 to 12.2% in 2024–25, the most dramatic positive trend in the data. Math and 5th-grade social studies are relative strengths; ELA and science are weaker. Despite the highest per-student spending and one of the lowest student–teacher ratios among nearby schools, proficiency remains in the bottom third of the state and far below most nearby schools. Continued improvement in literacy and science will be needed to move beyond the bottom quartile.

296

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,991

Per pupil spending ?

58.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

705 Indiana Ave
Bristol, IN 46507

(574) 848-7421

District: Elkhart Community Schools

Students who attend Bristol Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pierre Moran Middle School
High:	Elkhart High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

Hispanic:

31.8%

Two or more races:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 30th percentile in 2016 → 27th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (30% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg22%

Indiana avg47%

738^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Elkhart Community Schools

317^th of 374Elkhart Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	28.0	738 of 1015	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.5	788 of 1005	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.2	882 of 1011	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.2	904 of 1016	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.1	858 of 1020	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.0	870 of 1016	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.7	807 of 1031	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.1	815 of 1027	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.1	783 of 1033	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	40.1	732 of 1046	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.9	735 of 1040	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.4	766 of 1036	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.8	909 of 1035	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	16.9	914 of 1015	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.9	930 of 1025	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	20.5	875 of 1009	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	20.7	857 of 1003	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	20.3	870 of 996	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	13.0	903 of 985	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	20.4	845 of 961	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	21.7	840 of 959	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	17.0	303 of 326	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math36%

Social Studies35%-12 vs state

Science26%

English Language Arts25%

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by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)					ILEARN Math (2026)					ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bristol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Indiana Ave	Bristol	46507	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 848-7421	296	21	14.0	58.4%	171 (57.8%)	4 (1.4%)	94 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.1%)	28	738^th of 1015 public elementary schools	27.3%		23.5	788^th of 1005 public elementary schools	21.6%	50	27.3	23.8	22.7		24.6	34.9	38.1	34.9		35.9	26.2		26.2	34.9	$16,991	$1,834	$15,156
Eastwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	2605 Cr 15 N	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 262-5583	428	26	16.2	44.9%	257 (60.0%)	17 (4.0%)	115 (26.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.4%)	32.9	694^th of 1015 public elementary schools	31.6%		34.1	682^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	32.1%	12	26.3	17.3	39.4		28.6	36.8	32.7	36.4		35.4	36.5		36.5	31.8	$13,148	$1,293	$11,854
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-3	18565 Cr 20	Goshen	46528	Elkhart County	Middlebury Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 822-5399	344	28	12.1	55.5%	244 (70.9%)	1 (0.3%)	90 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)	82.7				82.7	90.7				90.7					$10,360	$1,200	$9,160
York Elementary School	Public	K-3	13549 Sr 120	Bristol	46507	Elkhart County	Middlebury Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 825-5312	260	20	12.8	42.3%	227 (87.3%)	4 (1.5%)	15 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)								(n/a)	55.7				55.7	65.7				65.7					$11,125	$1,095	$10,030
Pinewood Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3420 E Bristol St	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(574) 262-5595	503	28	17.9	53.3%	175 (34.8%)	58 (11.5%)	222 (44.1%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.2%)	19.5	825^th of 1015 public elementary schools	18.7%		32.1	707^th of 1005 public elementary schools	29.7%	118	10.3	23.6	26.6		19.3	26.9	30.4	28.1		28.3	30.9		30.9	20.6	$11,253	$1,093	$10,160
Heritage Intermediate School	Public	4-5	56647 Northridge Dr	Middlebury	46540	Elkhart County	Middlebury Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 822-5396	574	29	20.0	40.2%	472 (82.2%)	4 (0.7%)	68 (11.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	81.3	170^th of 1015 public elementary schools	83.3%		72	267^th of 1005 public elementary schools	73.4%	97		59.9	50.7		55.3		71.2	55.6		63.4	58.8		58.7	55.6	$9,726	$612	$9,115
Concord East Side Elementary School	Public	K-4	57156 Cr 13 S	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 875-8517	545	32	17.0	53.9%	249 (45.7%)	35 (6.4%)	235 (43.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	50.5	519^th of 1015 public elementary schools	48.9%		68.2	308^th of 1005 public elementary schools	69.4%	211	36.7	47.1			42.1	39.5	53.8			46.9	37.8		37.8		$10,137	$1,699	$8,439
Orchard View School	Public	K-3	56734 Northridge Dr	Middlebury	46540	Elkhart County	Middlebury Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 825-5405	345	21	16.6	34.2%	299 (86.7%)	3 (0.9%)	29 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)								(n/a)	67.5				67.5	77.1				77.1					$10,952	$736	$10,216
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2509 Wood St	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 295-4850	439	27	16.2	56.9%	159 (36.2%)	73 (16.6%)	168 (38.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.7%)	49	535^th of 1015 public elementary schools	47.3%		54.8	463^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	53.9%	72	33.9	53.2	34.6		41.0	44.1	58.1	42.3		48.6	38.7		38.7	19.2	$11,863	$1,868	$9,995
Osolo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	24975 Cr 6 E	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 262-5590	452	26	17.4	57.7%	186 (41.2%)	13 (2.9%)	217 (48.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)	17.5	841^st of 1015 public elementary schools	17.1%		20.9	809^th of 1005 public elementary schools	19.5%	32	22.7	20.4	10.6		18.6	34.9	20.4	32.6		29.5	24.1		24.1	8.7	$11,352	$1,321	$10,031

Frequently Asked Questions about Bristol Elementary School

How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 296 students attended Bristol Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bristol Elementary School?

Students at Bristol Elementary School are 58% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Bristol Elementary School in?

Elkhart Community Schools

Is Bristol Elementary School a good school?

Bristol Elementary School ranks 738^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Bristol Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Pierre Moran Middle School
High : Elkhart High School

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