Edgewood Pre-K Academy

Bristol School District
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
267 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Bristol Early Childhood Center (BECC), located at 240 Stafford Avenue in Bristol, Connecticut, serves as the primary hub for early childhood education within the Bristol Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool-aged children. By focusing on a play-based curriculum, BECC emphasizes the cultivation of social-emotional, cognitive, and physical skills, aiming to foster a love for learning while preparing students for a smooth transition into their elementary school years.

The center is known for its inclusive environment, which integrates students of varying abilities and backgrounds into the same classroom settings. Through a collaborative approach involving certified educators, specialists, and families, BECC works to address the diverse needs of its student body. The facility is designed specifically for early learners, offering specialized resources that support early literacy, numeracy, and social development, ensuring that all children receive the foundational support necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
267
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (42.3%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (41.9%)
  • Two or More
    24 (9.0%)
  • Black
    10 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (3.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bristol School District
Phone: (860)584-7072
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 267
Gender Ratio
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