Enrollment
144
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport Middle School
Bridgeport Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Bridgeport, Alabama, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 63% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Alabama schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students) and Pisgah High School (598 students) alongside Bridgeport Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Bridgeport Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Bridgeport Middle School.
$11,504
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 56.5%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Bridgeport Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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