- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeton, MO
Bridgeway Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeway Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292370001412
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeway Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 417
- students enrolled
Bridgeway Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bridgeway Elem. held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292370001412 · Bridgeton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.9:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Bridgeway Elem. held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bridgeway Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pattonville Sr
Pattonville Sr. High
1,945 students
- Pattonville He 680
Pattonville Heights Middle
680 students
- Robert Drummon 667
Robert Drummond Elem.
667 students
- Holman Middle 639
Holman Middle
639 students
- Willow Brook E 459
Willow Brook Elem.
459 students
- This school 417
Bridgeway Elem.
417 students
What this shows Bridgeway Elem. reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeway Elem. compares
Bridgeway Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
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
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Bridgeway Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pattonville R-Iii reports $15,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeway Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeway Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 Bridgeway Elem.
How many students attend Bridgeway Elem.?
Bridgeway Elem. has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeway Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Bridgeway Elem.?
32.7% of students at Bridgeway Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeway Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeway Elem. is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Bridgeton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeway Elem.?
Bridgeway Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Bridgeway Elem., Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students), Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students), and Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students). See the Pattonville R-Iii district page for the complete list.