Enrollment
564
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, SC
Bridge Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450339001507
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Creek Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elgin, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Creek Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Creek Elementary
Bridge Creek Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elgin, South Carolina, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 79.7% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 564 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elgin's public schools, it stands alongside Pontiac Elementary (880 students): Bridge Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students) and Blythewood High (2,164 students) alongside Bridge Creek Elementary.
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 Creek Elementary compares
Bridge Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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
African American 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 11.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Bridge Creek Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland 02, which includes Bridge Creek Elementary.
$13,517
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 47.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Elgin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pontiac Elementary
Standard public school
880 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Blaney Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Catawba Trail Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Bookman Road Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridge Creek Elementary
How many students attend Bridge Creek Elementary?
Bridge Creek Elementary has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Creek Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Creek Elementary?
79.7% of students at Bridge Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Creek Elementary is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Elgin, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Creek Elementary?
Bridge Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Creek Elementary rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elgin, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
Is Bridge Creek Elementary a good school?
Bridge Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Richland 02?
Besides Bridge Creek Elementary, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.
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