Enrollment
546
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Charter Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Charter Academy
Bridge Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Lowell, Oregon, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lowell Sd 71 spends $6,249 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lowell's public schools, it stands alongside Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students): Bridge Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Lowell Sd 71 also operates Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students) and Lundy Elementary School (176 students) alongside Bridge Charter 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 Charter Academy compares
Bridge Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$6,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Sd 71, which includes Bridge Charter Academy.
$6,249
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.0%
State 81.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lowell on the city page.
Is Bridge Charter Academy a good school?
Bridge Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon 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 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.
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