- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Mankato, MN
Bridges Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271878002977
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Community Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Mankato · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges Community Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Community Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Mankato, MN.
School address
District: Mankato Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271878002977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bridges Community Elementary grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 271878002977 · North Mankato, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 15.7:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students)
Bridges Community Elementary grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bridges Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mankato East S
Mankato East Senior High
1,302 students
- Mankato West S
Mankato West Senior High
1,232 students
- Prairie Winds
Prairie Winds Middle School
887 students
- Dakota Meadows
Dakota Meadows Middle School
852 students
- Hoover Element 461
Hoover Elementary
461 students
- This school 251
Bridges Community Elementary
251 students
What this shows Bridges Community Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Community Elementary compares
Bridges Community Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 72% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$14,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Bridges Community Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mankato Public School District reports $14,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato East Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mankato West Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Community Elementary
How many students attend Bridges Community Elementary?
Bridges Community Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Mankato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Community Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Elementary?
12.0% of students at Bridges Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Community Elementary is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in North Mankato, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Community Elementary?
Bridges Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Mankato?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Community Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Mankato, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Mankato on the city page.
What other schools are in Mankato Public School District?
Besides Bridges Community Elementary, Mankato Public School District also operates Mankato East Senior High (1,302 students), Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students), and Prairie Winds Middle School (887 students). See the Mankato Public School District district page for the complete list.