Enrollment
866
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valencia, CA
Bridgeport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063597010535
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeport Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
District: Saugus Union · California
NCES ID 063597010535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport Elementary
Bridgeport Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Valencia, California, enrolling 866 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
Enrollment of 866 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 913 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #94, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Saugus Union spends $12,536 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valencia's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Creek Academy (983 students): Bridgeport Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.9:1 vs 27.3:1).
Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students) and Mountainview Elementary (917 students) alongside Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport Elementary compares
Bridgeport Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 20.6%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Bridgeport Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus Union, which includes Bridgeport Elementary.
$12,536
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 Bridgeport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emblem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Valencia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Creek Academy
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Valencia Valley Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hills Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Helmers Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Old Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~866 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Elementary
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has 866 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valencia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeport Elementary?
16.8% 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 White at 32.3% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Bridgeport Elementary rank among elementary schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valencia on the city page.
Is Bridgeport Elementary a good school?
Bridgeport Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Saugus Union?
Besides Bridgeport Elementary, Saugus Union also operates West Creek Academy (983 students), Mountainview Elementary (917 students), and Plum Canyon Elementary (876 students). See the Saugus Union district page for the complete list.
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