- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, KS
Bridges Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200765002156
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS.
School address
District: Independence · Kansas
NCES ID 200765002156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bridges Academy held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 200765002156 · Independence, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Sr High (550 students)
Bridges Academy held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Bridges Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence S
Independence Sr High
550 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
376 students
- Jefferson Scho
Jefferson School
356 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
323 students
- This school 24
Bridges Academy
24 students
What this shows Bridges Academy reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Academy compares
Bridges Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 24 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
12.5%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 12.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Bridges Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Independence reports $12,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Jefferson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Eisenhower Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Independence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Academy
How many students attend Bridges Academy?
Bridges Academy has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Academy is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Independence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Academy?
Bridges Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, 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 Academy rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence?
Besides Bridges Academy, Independence also operates Independence Sr High (550 students), Independence Middle (376 students), and Jefferson School (356 students). See the Independence district page for the complete list.