- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaufort, SC
Bridges Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Bridges Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101617Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges Preparatory School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Preparatory School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Bridges Preparatory School grew from 1,271 students in 2022-23 to 1,355 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 87.8 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 450390101617 · Beaufort, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
1,472 enr · 16.9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Bridges Preparatory School grew from 1,271 students in 2022-23 to 1,355 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 87.8 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bridges Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- This school
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- Riverwalk Acad
Riverwalk Academy
755 students
What this shows Bridges Preparatory School reports 1,472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges Preparatory School compares
Bridges Preparatory School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 83% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,472
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Bridges Preparatory School is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverwalk Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Beaufort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Robert Smalls International Academy
Standard public school
785 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Broad River Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Coosa Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Lowcountry Montessori School
Standard public school
408 students 17:1 students per teacher
Beaufort Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 8:1 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 (~1,472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges Preparatory School
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory School?
Bridges Preparatory School has 1,472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaufort, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,271 (2022-23) → 1,355 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Preparatory School is 16.9:1, which is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridges Preparatory School?
12.7% of students at Bridges Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Bridges Preparatory School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Beaufort, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges Preparatory School?
Bridges Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Preparatory School rank among schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges Preparatory School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaufort on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Bridges Preparatory School, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and High Point Academy (1,208 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.