Enrollment
480
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Bridgewater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160093000975
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgewater Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #16 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgewater Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Elementary School ranks #16 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgewater Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgewater Elementary School
Bridgewater Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 480 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,318 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,230 students) alongside Bridgewater Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridgewater Elementary School compares
Bridgewater Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Bridgewater Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Bridgewater Elementary School.
$8,318
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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.
How Bridgewater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgewater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater Elementary School
How many students attend Bridgewater Elementary School?
Bridgewater Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgewater Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Bridgewater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID. 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 Bridgewater Elementary School?
Bridgewater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgewater Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Elementary School ranks #16 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Bridgewater Elementary School a good school?
Bridgewater Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Bridgewater Elementary School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.
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