Enrollment
458
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridges Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridges Elementary
Bridges Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, enrolling 458 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 458 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sauk Prairie School District also operates Sauk Prairie High (862 students) and Sauk Prairie Middle (595 students) alongside Bridges Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Bridges Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sauk Prairie School District, which includes Bridges Elementary.
$12,753
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.2%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Prairie Du Sac on the city page.
Is Bridges Elementary a good school?
Bridges Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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