Enrollment
309
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgman Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgman Elementary School
Bridgman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgman, Michigan, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 591 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bridgman Public Schools spends $16,596 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bridgman Public Schools also operates Fc Reed Middle School (261 students) and Bridgman High School (239 students) alongside Bridgman 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 Bridgman Elementary School compares
Bridgman Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgman Public Schools, which includes Bridgman Elementary School.
$16,596
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 12.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bridgman on the city page.
Is Bridgman Elementary School a good school?
Bridgman Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan 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 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.
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