- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, MN
Bridgewater Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272388002841
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgewater Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgewater Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388002841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Bridgewater Elementary grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 272388002841 · Northfield, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 14.1:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Bridgewater Elementary grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bridgewater Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- This school
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- Northfield Com 117
Northfield Community Education Cntr
117 students
What this shows Bridgewater Elementary reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgewater Elementary compares
Bridgewater Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Bridgewater Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgewater Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Community Education Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgewater Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater Elementary
How many students attend Bridgewater Elementary?
Bridgewater Elementary has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Bridgewater Elementary?
22.8% of students at Bridgewater Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgewater Elementary?
Bridgewater Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Bridgewater Elementary rank among elementary schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Bridgewater Elementary, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Greenvale Park Elementary (488 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.