- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morehead City, NC
Bridges School
Federal NCES profile for Bridges School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370063003317
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Morehead City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 11
- students enrolled
Bridges School has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063003317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bridges School grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+62.5%).
Teacher FTE added 3.3 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370063003317 · Morehead City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 3.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Bridges School grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+62.5%). Teacher FTE added 3.3 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bridges School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- This school 11
Bridges School
11 students
What this shows Bridges School reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges School compares
Bridges School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.8%
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
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 127.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Bridges School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Morehead City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~11 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges School
How many students attend Bridges School?
Bridges School has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Morehead City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges School is 3.7:1, which is 77% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges School?
The largest demographic group at Bridges School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Morehead City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges School?
Bridges School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Morehead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morehead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Bridges School, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.