Enrollment
272
Elementary
DISTRICT 263 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310010500100
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 Q ST, BRIDGEPORT, NE 69336 · (308) 262-1574 · Morrill County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL272 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 37%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 28 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 33 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 42 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 33 | 12% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 57% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
65.6%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
72.9%
NE avg 60.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 66 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Nebraska schools, those numbers are about 58 and 61.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 72.9% | #91 of 398 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 65.6% | #145 of 438 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 272 | #297 of 587 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #145 of 379 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.0% | #222 of 379 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.9% | #73 of 135 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
272
+18 (+7%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 313
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 12.1:1
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 | 272 | 20.1 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 274 | 20.7 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 258 | 19.5 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 254 | 21 | 12.1:1 | 65% (164) |
| 2017-18 | 252 | 21 | 12.0:1 | 52% (132) |
| 2015-16 | 251 | 21 | 11.9:1 | 56% (141) |
| 2010-11 | 274 | 20 | 13.7:1 | 54% (147) |
| 2000-01 | 285 | 20 | 14.3:1 | 44% (126) |
| 1990-91 | 313 | 18 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary school in Nebraska, located in BRIDGEPORT. Classes run from pre-K through 6, and the school has 272 students.
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which runs BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, has 2 schools and 525 students.
White students account for 74% of enrollment at BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Other students are 22% Hispanic. That is lower than the 83% White share among all Morrill County residents. By the diversity index, BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes in at 40%.
Its 20.1 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 13.6:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Nebraska is 21.0:1, higher than at this school.
In Morrill County (population about 4,534), median household income is about $58,500, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 5 public schools in Morrill County, which together enroll about 863 students.
The school nearest to BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Within five miles of BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are 2 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment was 254 in 2020-21 and 272 in 2024-25, a rise of 18 students. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 12.1:1 to 13.6:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Morrill County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,534
Census ACS
Median income
$58,500
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
863 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 253 students
Other schools in BRIDGEPORT
- BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 253 students
- BRIDGEPORT HEAD STARTElementary · 15 students
Nearby schools
- BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 253
- BRIDGEPORT HEAD START0.2 mi · 15
- BAYARD SECONDARY SCHOOL13.2 mi · 157
- BAYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL13.3 mi · 166
- LEYTON HIGH SCHOOL19.0 mi · 53
- MINATARE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL23.3 mi · 42
Frequently asked questions
About BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 272 students in grades PK-06.
Is BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
What is the student diversity at BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 74% White, 22% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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