Enrollment
347
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, WA
Bridgeport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530072000150
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeport Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bridgeport, WA.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530072000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport Elementary
Bridgeport Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgeport, Washington, enrolling 347 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 93.3% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bridgeport School District spends $15,167 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bridgeport School District also operates Bridgeport High School (238 students) and Bridgeport Middle School (154 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 107% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
White 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Bridgeport Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Bridgeport Elementary.
$15,167
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.4%
State 75.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Aurora High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Elementary
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
93.3% of students at Bridgeport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Elementary?
Bridgeport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 rank among public schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bridgeport, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Bridgeport Elementary a good school?
Bridgeport Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington 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 Bridgeport School District?
Besides Bridgeport Elementary, Bridgeport School District also operates Bridgeport High School (238 students), Bridgeport Middle School (154 students), and Bridgeport Aurora High School (33 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.
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