Stafford School

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stafford School, located at 212 Louisiana Avenue in Bristol, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bristol Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while encouraging them to become active and respectful members of their local community.

In addition to its focus on traditional classroom instruction, Stafford School places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school often utilizes its facilities and staff to bridge the gap between home and school, promoting a collaborative approach to education. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that accommodates various learning styles, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive during their foundational years of schooling.

353

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stafford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	129
Black	30
Asian	11
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
157 (44.5%)
Hispanic
129 (36.5%)
Black
30 (8.5%)
Two or More
25 (7.1%)
Asian
11 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bristol School District
Phone:	(860)584-7824
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 76