- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, NE
Bridgeport Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 318013002347
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Head Start earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeport Head Start has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Head Start ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bridgeport, NE.
School address
District: Educational Service Unit 13 · Nebraska
NCES ID 318013002347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bridgeport Head Start held near 14 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 318013002347 · Bridgeport, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian School (25 students)
Bridgeport Head Start held near 14 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bridgeport Head Start in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian Schoo
Meridian School
25 students
- This school
Bridgeport Head Start
15 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
15 students
- Western Nebras
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
14 students
- Home Based 4
Home Based
4 students
What this shows Bridgeport Head Start reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeport Head Start compares
Bridgeport Head Start held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 154% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 154% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Bridgeport Head Start is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
How Bridgeport Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Home Based | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide other 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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Head Start
How many students attend Bridgeport Head Start?
Bridgeport Head Start has 15 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, NE. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Head Start is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeport Head Start?
78.6% of students at Bridgeport Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Head Start is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Head Start?
Bridgeport Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bridgeport Head Start rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Head Start ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Educational Service Unit 13?
Besides Bridgeport Head Start, Educational Service Unit 13 also operates Meridian School (25 students), Early Learning Center (15 students), and Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) (14 students). See the Educational Service Unit 13 district page for the complete list.