- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowell, OR
Bridge Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410759001846Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 546
- students enrolled
Bridge Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Charter Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Bridge Charter Academy shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 410759001846 · Lowell, OR Other · MID · CHARTER
546 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students)
Bridge Charter Academy shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Bridge Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bridge Charter Academy
546 students
- Lowell Junior/ 178
Lowell Junior/Senior High School
178 students
- Lundy Elementa 176
Lundy Elementary School
176 students
- Mountain View 138
Mountain View Academy
138 students
What this shows Bridge Charter Academy reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge Charter Academy compares
Bridge Charter Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Bridge Charter Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowell Sd 71 reports $7,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lundy Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lowell
1 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Charter Academy
How many students attend Bridge Charter Academy?
Bridge Charter Academy has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowell, OR. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Charter Academy is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Charter Academy is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Lowell, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Charter Academy?
Bridge Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Charter Academy rank among public schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Charter Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lowell Sd 71?
Besides Bridge Charter Academy, Lowell Sd 71 also operates Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students), Lundy Elementary School (176 students), and Mountain View Academy (138 students). See the Lowell Sd 71 district page for the complete list.