Enrollment
581
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Academy East compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Academy East
Bridge Academy East is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.8% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hamtramck's public schools, it stands alongside Hanley International Academy (667 students): Bridge Academy East is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 18:1).
Bridge Academy also operates Bridge Academy (392 students) and Bridge Academy West (331 students) alongside Bridge Academy East.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridge Academy East compares
Bridge Academy East on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge Academy, which includes Bridge Academy East.
$11,603
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.7%
State 74.4%
Federal 21.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 98:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bridge Academy East a good school?
Bridge Academy East earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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