- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Charleston, WV
Bridgeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000063
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeview Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in South Charleston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 417
- students enrolled
Bridgeview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeview Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Bridgeview Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 540060000063 · South Charleston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Bridgeview Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bridgeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 417
Bridgeview Elementary School
417 students
What this shows Bridgeview Elementary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeview Elementary School compares
Bridgeview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Two or More 15.3%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Bridgeview Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeview Elementary School
How many students attend Bridgeview Elementary School?
Bridgeview Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeview Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 18% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeview Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in South Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeview Elementary School?
Bridgeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bridgeview Elementary School rank among public schools in South Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeview Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Bridgeview Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.