Enrollment
272
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, NE
Bridgeport Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310010500100
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 272
- students enrolled
Bridgeport Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bridgeport, NE.
School address
District: Bridgeport Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310010500100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport Elementary School
Bridgeport Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgeport, Nebraska, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 272 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Bridgeport Public Schools, also runs Bridgeport High School (253 students).
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 School compares
Bridgeport Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Bridgeport Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport Public Schools, which includes Bridgeport Elementary School.
$18,358
Per student
+4%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Bridgeport Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Bridgeport, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bridgeport Elementary School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bridgeport, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Bridgeport Elementary School a good school?
Bridgeport Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 Bridgeport Public Schools?
Besides Bridgeport Elementary School, Bridgeport Public Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (253 students). See the Bridgeport Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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