- Enrollment
- 2,168
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bridgeway Island Elementary held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 064158010715 · West Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,062 enr · 24.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: River City High (2,168 students)
Bridgeway Island Elementary held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bridgeway Island Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River City Hig
River City High
2,168 students
- This school
Bridgeway Island Elementary
1,062 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
928 students
- Southport Elem 785
Southport Elementary
785 students
- Riverbank Elem 599
Riverbank Elementary
599 students
- Elkhorn Villag 557
Elkhorn Village Elementary
557 students
What this shows Bridgeway Island Elementary reports 1,062 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeway Island Elementary compares
Bridgeway Island Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Washington Unified reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,062 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.