- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 98:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamtramck, MI
Bridge Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260030601706Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Academy East earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Academy East has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy East ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Bridge Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260030601706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Bridge Academy East grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+17.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 260030601706 · Hamtramck, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
581 enr · 20:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge Academy (392 students)
Bridge Academy East grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+17.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridge Academy East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bridge Academy East
581 students
- Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy
392 students
- Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy West
331 students
What this shows Bridge Academy East reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge Academy East compares
Bridge Academy East is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Asian 12.4%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Bridge Academy East is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bridge Academy reports $12,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge Academy East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridge Academy West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Academy East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hamtramck
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Academy East
How many students attend Bridge Academy East?
Bridge Academy East has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamtramck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy East is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge Academy East?
99.8% of students at Bridge Academy East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Academy East is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Academy East?
Bridge Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Academy East rank among schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy East ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hamtramck, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridge Academy?
Besides Bridge Academy East, Bridge Academy also operates Bridge Academy (392 students) and Bridge Academy West (331 students). See the Bridge Academy district page for the complete list.