- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeport, AL
Bridgeport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010183000655
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 144
- students enrolled
Bridgeport Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bridgeport Middle School grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010183000655 · Bridgeport, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 28.8:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Bridgeport Middle School grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bridgeport Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- This school 144
Bridgeport Middle School
144 students
What this shows Bridgeport Middle School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeport Middle School compares
Bridgeport Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.8:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 67.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Bridgeport Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Middle School
How many students attend Bridgeport Middle School?
Bridgeport Middle School has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Middle School is 28.8:1, which is 63% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeport Middle School?
63.1% of students at Bridgeport Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Middle School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Middle School?
Bridgeport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Bridgeport Middle School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.