- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridge City, TX
Bridge City El
Federal NCES profile for Bridge City El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481131000610
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge City El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bridge City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge City El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX.
School address
District: Bridge City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481131000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Bridge City El held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 481131000610 · Bridge City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 16.9:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge City H S (891 students)
Bridge City El held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bridge City El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridge City H
Bridge City H S
891 students
- This school
Bridge City El
813 students
- Bridge City In
Bridge City Int
738 students
- Bridge City Mi
Bridge City Middle
715 students
What this shows Bridge City El reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge City El compares
Bridge City El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 813 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Bridge City El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bridge City Isd reports $10,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge City El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridge City Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridge City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge City El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~813 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge City El
How many students attend Bridge City El?
Bridge City El has 813 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridge City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge City El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge City El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge City El?
46.3% of students at Bridge City El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge City El?
The largest demographic group at Bridge City El is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Bridge City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge City El?
Bridge City El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge City El rank among public schools in Bridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bridge City Isd?
Besides Bridge City El, Bridge City Isd also operates Bridge City H S (891 students), Bridge City Int (738 students), and Bridge City Middle (715 students). See the Bridge City Isd district page for the complete list.