- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prairie Du Sac, WI
Bridges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551341001761
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Prairie Du Sac · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Prairie Du Sac, WI.
School address
District: Sauk Prairie School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551341001761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bridges Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 551341001761 · Prairie Du Sac, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sauk Prairie High (862 students)
Bridges Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bridges Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sauk Prairie H
Sauk Prairie High
862 students
- Sauk Prairie M
Sauk Prairie Middle
595 students
- This school
Bridges Elementary
458 students
- Grand Avenue E
Grand Avenue Elementary
396 students
- Tower Rock Ele 213
Tower Rock Elementary
213 students
- Merrimac Commu 134
Merrimac Community
134 students
What this shows Bridges Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Elementary compares
Bridges Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Bridges Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sauk Prairie School District reports $13,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Prairie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauk Prairie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tower Rock Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrimac Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Elementary
How many students attend Bridges Elementary?
Bridges Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prairie Du Sac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Elementary?
20.4% of students at Bridges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Prairie Du Sac, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Elementary?
Bridges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Prairie Du Sac?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Prairie Du Sac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sauk Prairie School District?
Besides Bridges Elementary, Sauk Prairie School District also operates Sauk Prairie High (862 students), Sauk Prairie Middle (595 students), and Grand Avenue Elementary (396 students). See the Sauk Prairie School District district page for the complete list.