- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Twin Falls, ID
Bridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160324000755
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bridge Academy shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 160324000755 · Twin Falls, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Bridge Academy shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Bridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 48
Bridge Academy
48 students
What this shows Bridge Academy reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge Academy compares
Bridge Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 124% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Idaho - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Bridge Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Academy
How many students attend Bridge Academy?
Bridge Academy has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy is 12:1, which is 30% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge Academy?
65.5% of students at Bridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Academy is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Academy?
Bridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Academy rank among middle schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Bridge Academy, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.