- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgman, MI
Bridgman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260684004280
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgman Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bridgman · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bridgman, MI.
School address
District: Bridgman Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260684004280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Bridgman Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 260684004280 · Bridgman, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fc Reed Middle School (261 students)
Bridgman Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridgman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bridgman Elementary School
309 students
- Fc Reed Middle
Fc Reed Middle School
261 students
- Bridgman High
Bridgman High School
239 students
What this shows Bridgman Elementary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgman Elementary School compares
Bridgman Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,981
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Bridgman Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bridgman Public Schools reports $18,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fc Reed Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgman High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgman Elementary School
How many students attend Bridgman Elementary School?
Bridgman Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgman, MI. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgman Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Bridgman Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Bridgman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgman Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Bridgman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgman Elementary School?
Bridgman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
How does Bridgman Elementary School rank among public schools in Bridgman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bridgman, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bridgman Public Schools?
Besides Bridgman Elementary School, Bridgman Public Schools also operates Fc Reed Middle School (261 students) and Bridgman High School (239 students). See the Bridgman Public Schools district page for the complete list.