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Bristol Elementary School

890 North Walnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bristol Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bristol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bristol Elementary School's student population of 271 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#378 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
33%
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bristol Elementary School's ranking?
Bristol Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bristol Elementary School often compared to?
Bristol Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bristol Elementary School?
271 students attend Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bristol Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bristol Elementary School?
Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bristol Elementary School offer ?
Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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