Enrollment
37
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stillwater, MN
Bridge Transition Program
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Transition Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273819004781
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Transition Program earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Transition Program has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Transition Program ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819004781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Transition Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Transition Program
Bridge Transition Program is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Stillwater, Minnesota, enrolling 37 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 37 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students) and Oak-Land Middle School (946 students) alongside Bridge Transition Program.
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 Transition Program compares
Bridge Transition Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.9%
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
$14,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Bridge Transition Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stillwater Area Public Schools, which includes Bridge Transition Program.
$14,073
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
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 Transition Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Transition Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridge Transition Program
How many students attend Bridge Transition Program?
Bridge Transition Program has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stillwater, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Transition Program is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Transition Program?
52.9% of students at Bridge Transition Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Transition Program?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Transition Program is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Transition Program?
Bridge Transition Program has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Transition Program rank among high schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Transition Program ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Stillwater on the city page.
Is Bridge Transition Program a good school?
Bridge Transition Program earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota 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 Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Bridge Transition Program, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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