Enrollment
1,062
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sacramento, CA
Bridgeway Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeway Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064158010715
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeway Island Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeway Island Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeway Island Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Washington Unified · California
NCES ID 064158010715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeway Island Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeway Island Elementary
Bridgeway Island Elementary is a large elementary school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 1,062 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,062 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 742 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stonegate Elementary (928 students): Bridgeway Island Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students) and Stonegate Elementary (928 students) alongside Bridgeway Island Elementary.
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 Bridgeway Island Elementary compares
Bridgeway Island Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Asian 23.5%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Bridgeway Island Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Unified, which includes Bridgeway Island Elementary.
$14,494
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.1%
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 Bridgeway Island Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southport Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Village Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeway Island Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in West Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
928 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Westfield Village Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,062 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeway Island Elementary
How many students attend Bridgeway Island Elementary?
Bridgeway Island Elementary has 1,062 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeway Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeway Island Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeway Island Elementary?
37.9% of students at Bridgeway Island Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeway Island Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeway Island Elementary is White at 33.6% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeway Island Elementary?
Bridgeway Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgeway Island Elementary rank among elementary schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeway Island Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Sacramento on the city page.
Is Bridgeway Island Elementary a good school?
Bridgeway Island Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Washington Unified?
Besides Bridgeway Island Elementary, Washington Unified also operates River City High (2,168 students), Stonegate Elementary (928 students), and Southport Elementary (785 students). See the Washington Unified district page for the complete list.
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