Enrollment
24
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
What stands out at Bridges Academy
Bridges Academy is a small combined-grade school in Independence, Kansas, enrolling 24 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Kansas schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Independence spends $12,179 per pupil, 21% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 24 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Independence's public schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Elem (323 students): Bridges Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Independence also operates Independence Sr High (550 students) and Independence Middle (376 students) alongside Bridges Academy.
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 Bridges Academy compares
Bridges Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Independence, which includes Bridges Academy.
$12,179
Per student
-21%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 71.5%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bridges Academy a good school?
Bridges Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas. 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 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.
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