Enrollment
48
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+124% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy is a higher-need, small middle school in Twin Falls, Idaho, enrolling 48 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Bridge Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of Idaho schools and 30% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 65.5% of students qualify for free meals, 124% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Idaho schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Twin Falls District spends $8,807 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 48 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students) and Twin Falls High School (1,381 students) alongside Bridge Academy.
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 compares
Bridge Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Falls District, which includes Bridge Academy.
$8,807
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Bridge Academy a good school?
Bridge Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Idaho 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 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.
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