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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at KIPP Bridge Academy this year?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
520
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP BRIDGE ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060227611935
KIPP Bridge Academy
1700 Market St., Oakland, CA 94607 · (510) 929-0437 · Alameda County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL520 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.7:1
25 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
469 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 62 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 60 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 72 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 65 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 61 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (62) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (61).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like KIPP Bridge Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Bridge Academy this school | 520 | 90.2% | N/A |
| Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy Oakland | 515 | 86.4% | N/A |
| La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter Inglewood | 552 | 92.8% | 35.9% |
| St. HOPE Public School 7 Sacramento | 471 | 87.3% | N/A |
| Harriet Tubman Village Charter San Diego | 446 | 93.7% | N/A |
| Golden Charter Academy Fresno | 405 | 82.5% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KIPP Bridge Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Alameda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 520 | #2,193 of 5,915 | #76 of 216 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.7:1 | #1,312 of 5,352 | #30 of 201 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.4% | #1,682 of 5,354 | #105 of 201 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 90.2% | #1,082 of 5,625 | #34 of 211 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
520
-40 (-7%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.7:1
was 18.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 520 | 25.1 | 20.7:1 | 90% (469) |
| 2023-24 | 487 | 26.1 | 18.7:1 | 92% (449) |
| 2022-23 | 509 | 23 | 22.1:1 | 91% (463) |
| 2020-21 | 560 | 30 | 18.7:1 | 85% (475) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Bridge Academy.
About KIPP Bridge Academy
KIPP Bridge Academy is a public elementary school run by KIPP Bridge Academy District in Oakland, California. The school offers kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 520 students.
KIPP Bridge Academy belongs to KIPP Bridge Academy District.
Of every 100 students at KIPP Bridge Academy, about 57 are Black. The school is also 23% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% multiracial, and 2% Pacific Islander. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 10%. The diversity index for KIPP Bridge Academy is 61%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
KIPP Bridge Academy lists 25.1 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 20.7 students per teacher. The gap from the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is 1.6 students per teacher. About 90% of students at KIPP Bridge Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The 49% average for public schools in Alameda County is 41 points lower.
In the surrounding county, Alameda County, the median household earns about $129,367 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 52%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Alameda County has 394 public schools with about 210,511 students, including KIPP Bridge Academy.
Of the public schools around it, KIPP Bridge Academy is closest to West Oakland Middle, about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
KIPP Bridge Academy has an NCES locale of City: Large. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
By 2024-25, enrollment had dropped to 520, from 560 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 18.7:1 in 2020-21, and 20.7:1 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the KIPP Bridge Academy community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Alameda County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,649,473
Census ACS
Median income
$129,367
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
394
210,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Oakland
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- Oakland HighHigh · 1,579 students
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- Coliseum College Prep AcademyHigh · 861 students
Nearby schools
- West Oakland Middle0.2 mi · 165
- Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High0.2 mi · 58
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary0.4 mi · 296
- Oakland School for the Arts0.5 mi · 828
- McClymonds High0.6 mi · 273
- Yu Ming Charter0.6 mi · 959
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Bridge AcademyHow many students attend KIPP Bridge Academy?
KIPP Bridge Academy enrolls approximately 520 students in grades KG-08.
Is KIPP Bridge Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIPP Bridge Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does KIPP Bridge Academy have?
KIPP Bridge Academy employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.
What is the student diversity at KIPP Bridge Academy?
Student demographics at KIPP Bridge Academy are roughly 9% White, 23% Hispanic, 57% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is KIPP Bridge Academy in?
KIPP Bridge Academy is part of KIPP Bridge Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.