- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bridges Community Day
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060744010568
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Community Day earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for California
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges Community Day has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Community Day ranks #3 of 4 schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744010568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bridges Community Day grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060744010568 · San Juan Capistrano, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 12:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Bridges Community Day grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bridges Community Day in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 12
Bridges Community Day
12 students
What this shows Bridges Community Day reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Community Day compares
Bridges Community Day is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.0%
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
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Bridges Community Day is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Community Day Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Community Day's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in San Juan Capistrano
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
California Connections Academy Southern California
Standard public school
3,933 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano
Standard public school
185 students 46.3:1 students per teacher
Ocasa College Prep
Standard public school
83 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Community Day
How many students attend Bridges Community Day?
Bridges Community Day has 12 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Community Day is 12:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Community Day?
50.0% of students at Bridges Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Community Day is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Community Day?
Bridges Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridges Community Day rank among schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Community Day ranks #3 of 4 schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Juan Capistrano on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Bridges Community Day, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.