- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Bridges Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061437001643
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #9 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Academy ranks #9 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437001643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Bridges Academy held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061437001643 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 14.4:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
Bridges Academy held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bridges Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- This school
Bridges Academy
274 students
What this shows Bridges Academy reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Academy compares
Bridges Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$21,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
Asian 20.1%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Bridges Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Academy
How many students attend Bridges Academy?
Bridges Academy has 274 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Academy is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Academy?
64.8% of students at Bridges Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Academy?
Bridges Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridges Academy rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Academy ranks #9 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Bridges Academy, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Franklin Elementary (525 students), and Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.