Enrollment
15
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+154% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Head Start compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport Head Start
Bridgeport Head Start is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bridgeport, Nebraska, enrolling 15 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.6% of students qualify for free meals, 154% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Nebraska schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 50/100).
Its district draws 39.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Educational Service Unit 13 also operates Meridian School (25 students) and Early Learning Center (15 students) alongside Bridgeport Head Start.
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 Head Start compares
Bridgeport Head Start on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
- -
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 (~15 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Bridgeport Head Start a good school?
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. 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 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.
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