- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bern, NC
Bridgeton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331000381
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeton Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeton Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Bridgeton Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 370331000381 · New Bern, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.3:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Bridgeton Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bridgeton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 415
Bridgeton Elementary
415 students
What this shows Bridgeton Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeton Elementary compares
Bridgeton Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Bridgeton Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in New Bern
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oaks Road Academy
Standard public school
352 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Ben D Quinn Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
J T Barber Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Craven Virtual Academy
Standard public school
117 students 11.7:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeton Elementary
How many students attend Bridgeton Elementary?
Bridgeton Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeton Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Bridgeton Elementary?
65.6% of students at Bridgeton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeton Elementary is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeton Elementary?
Bridgeton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bridgeton Elementary rank among schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Bridgeton Elementary, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.