Enrollment
613
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390473702867
Bridgetown Middle School — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Bridgetown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgetown Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bridgetown Middle School reports 613 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oak Hills Local spends $12,869 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.6% from local sources (property taxes), 39.0% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridgetown Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,869
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 79% in Ohio — larger than 21% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 21.6:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390473702867
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 90
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Hills Local, which includes Bridgetown Middle School.
$12,869
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgetown Middle School
How many students attend Bridgetown Middle School?
Bridgetown Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgetown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgetown Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgetown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgetown Middle School is White at 76.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgetown Middle School?
Bridgetown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.