Enrollment
499
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logan, UT
Bridger School
Federal NCES profile for Bridger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490051001063
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridger School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 499
- students enrolled
Bridger School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Logan City District · Utah
NCES ID 490051001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridger School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridger School
Bridger School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Logan, Utah, enrolling 499 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 58.0% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 499 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 998 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Logan's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside Preschool (56 students): Bridger School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 14:1).
Logan City District also operates Logan High (1,465 students) and Mount Logan Middle (1,114 students) alongside Bridger 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 Bridger School compares
Bridger School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 107% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Utah average of 28.0%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Utah - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,166
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Bridger School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan City District, which includes Bridger School.
$10,166
Per student
+4%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 40.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Bridger School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Logan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodruff School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellis School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridger School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Logan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridger School
How many students attend Bridger School?
Bridger School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridger School is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridger School?
58.0% of students at Bridger School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridger School?
The largest demographic group at Bridger School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Logan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridger School?
Bridger School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Bridger School a good school?
Bridger School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah 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 Logan City District?
Besides Bridger School, Logan City District also operates Logan High (1,465 students), Mount Logan Middle (1,114 students), and Woodruff School (560 students). See the Logan City District district page for the complete list.
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