- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
Federal NCES profile for Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009106704
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #22 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity ranks #22 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009106704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360009106704 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 11.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 298
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
298 students
What this shows Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity compares
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
White 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
How many students attend Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has 298 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
39.5% of students at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
The largest demographic group at Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity?
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity ranks #22 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.