Enrollment
272
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310010500100
Bridgeport Elementary School — Bridgeport, NE
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeport Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bridgeport Elementary School reports 272 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 272 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeport Public Schools spends $19,730 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.3% from local sources (property taxes), 14.1% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridgeport Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,730
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 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.
Overview
Enrollment 272 Top 56% in Nebraska — larger than 44% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 310010500100
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 272:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport Public Schools, which includes Bridgeport Elementary School.
$19,730
Per student
-3%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 14.1%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Elementary School
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRIDGEPORT, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Elementary School is White at 74.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIDGEPORT, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.