- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeport, CA
Bridgeport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061187001324
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
Bridgeport Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eastern Sierra Unified · California
NCES ID 061187001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bridgeport Elementary held near 51 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061187001324 · Bridgeport, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 16.7:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Elementary (105 students)
Bridgeport Elementary held near 51 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bridgeport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Eleme
Antelope Elementary
105 students
- Lee Vining Ele
Lee Vining Elementary
101 students
- This school
Bridgeport Elementary
50 students
- Coleville High
Coleville High
45 students
- Lee Vining Hig 35
Lee Vining High
35 students
- Edna Beaman El 12
Edna Beaman Elementary
12 students
What this shows Bridgeport Elementary reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeport Elementary compares
Bridgeport Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$32,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 38.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Bridgeport Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Eastern Sierra Unified reports $32,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Vining Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Vining High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edna Beaman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Elementary
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has 50 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeport, CA. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Bridgeport Elementary?
38.5% of students at Bridgeport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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).
What other schools are in Eastern Sierra Unified?
Besides Bridgeport Elementary, Eastern Sierra Unified also operates Antelope Elementary (105 students), Lee Vining Elementary (101 students), and Coleville High (45 students). See the Eastern Sierra Unified district page for the complete list.