Enrollment
737
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Cloud, FL
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120147009034Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in St. Cloud · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Cloud, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in St. Cloud, Florida, enrolling 737 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Florida average.
With 737 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud.
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 Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud compares
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 78% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 76.4%
White 12.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud
How many students attend Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud?
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Cloud, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud?
11.6% of students at Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in St. Cloud, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud?
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
How does Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud rank among public schools in St. Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St. Cloud, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Cloud on the city page.
Is Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud a good school?
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida 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 Osceola?
Besides Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.
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