Enrollment
329
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250052702710 Charter school
Bridge Boston Charter School — Roxbury, MA
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Boston Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridge Boston Charter School (District) · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Boston Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bridge Boston Charter School reports 329 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 329 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridge Boston Charter School (District) spends $37,024 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.5% from local sources (property taxes), 8.3% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridge Boston Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$37,024
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 329 Top 35% in Massachusetts — larger than 65% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250052702710
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 329:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge Boston Charter School (District), which includes Bridge Boston Charter School.
$37,024
Per student
+30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 8.3%
Federal 13.2%
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.
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1,126 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
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689 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
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391 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Hernandez K-8 School
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372 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bridge Boston Charter School
How many students attend Bridge Boston Charter School?
Bridge Boston Charter School has 329 students enrolled. It is a other school in Roxbury, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Boston Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Boston Charter School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Boston Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Boston Charter School is African American at 59.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roxbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Boston Charter School?
Bridge Boston Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.