- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, AZ
Bridges Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040378003490
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378003490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bridges Elementary School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 040378003490 · Gilbert, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 18.8:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Bridges Elementary School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Bridges Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- This school 770
Bridges Elementary School
770 students
What this shows Bridges Elementary School reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Elementary School compares
Bridges Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 68% in Arizona - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$9,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Bridges Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilbert
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Elementary School
How many students attend Bridges Elementary School?
Bridges Elementary School has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridges Elementary School?
4.9% of students at Bridges Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Elementary School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Elementary School?
Bridges Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Bridges Elementary School, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.