- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, TN
Bridgeport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470075000273
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 261
- students enrolled
Bridgeport Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Newport, TN.
School address
District: Cocke County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470075000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bridgeport Elementary shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470075000273 · Newport, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocke Co High School (1,074 students)
Bridgeport Elementary shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bridgeport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocke Co High
Cocke Co High School
1,074 students
- Edgemont Eleme
Edgemont Elementary
541 students
- Parrottsville
Parrottsville Elementary
512 students
- Cosby Elementa 429
Cosby Elementary
429 students
- Northwest Elem 422
Northwest Elementary
422 students
- This school 261
Bridgeport Elementary
261 students
What this shows Bridgeport Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeport Elementary compares
Bridgeport Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Bridgeport Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocke County reports $11,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Elementary
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Newport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgeport Elementary rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Newport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Cocke County?
Besides Bridgeport Elementary, Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students), Edgemont Elementary (541 students), and Parrottsville Elementary (512 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.