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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at BRIDGE CITY EL this year?
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Enrollment
813
Elementary
DISTRICT 776 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRIDGE CITY ISD·NCES 481131000610
Bridge City Elementary School
1035 W ROUNDBUNCH RD, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611 · (409) 735-0900 · Orange County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL813 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
17.7:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
373 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 84 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 257 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 239 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 233 | 29% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 63% · 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
Bridge City Elementary School→Bridge City Intermediate School
Based on grade levels within BRIDGE CITY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bridge City Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City Elementary School this school | 813 | 45.9% | N/A |
| Mambrino School GRANBURY | 799 | 45.7% | 52.6% |
| Acton Elementary School GRANBURY | 841 | 43.0% | 61.1% |
| Huffman Elementary School HUFFMAN | 915 | 44.8% | 31.8% |
| Nichols Sawmill Elementary School MAGNOLIA | 671 | 46.1% | 58.6% |
| Dan J Kubacak Elementary School SANTA FE | 730 | 52.1% | 56.4% |
Matched among Texas 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 Bridge City Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 813 | #403 of 4,938 | #3 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #4,124 of 4,622 | #10 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.4% | #2,691 of 4,628 | #5 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.9% | #3,743 of 4,789 | #9 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.4% | #2,660 of 2,838 | N/A |
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
813
+33 (+4%) vs 2020
+28% since 1990-91, when it was 633
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
was 15.9:1
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 | 813 | 46 | 17.7:1 | 46% (373) |
| 2023-24 | 880 | 48.5 | 18.2:1 | 54% (473) |
| 2022-23 | 843 | 48.2 | 17.5:1 | 50% (425) |
| 2020-21 | 780 | 49 | 15.9:1 | 43% (337) |
| 2017-18 | 833 | 48.5 | 17.2:1 | 52% (436) |
| 2015-16 | 817 | 47 | 17.4:1 | 42% (340) |
| 2010-11 | 394 | 26 | 15.2:1 | 41% (163) |
| 2000-01 | 448 | 30 | 14.9:1 | 44% (197) |
| 1990-91 | 633 | 37 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bridge City Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (833 to 813); teachers down 5% (48.5 to 46).
About Bridge City Elementary School
Bridge City Elementary School is a public elementary school in BRIDGE CITY, Texas. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 813 students in 2024-25. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
BRIDGE CITY ISD, which runs Bridge City Elementary School, has 4 schools and 3,157 students.
Of every 100 students at Bridge City Elementary School, about 70 are White. After that, the student body is 23% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. Among all residents of Orange County, the White share is about 79%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 46%.
The school had 46 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. The gap from the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is 2.6 students per teacher. The school reported 46% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The gap from the 56% average for public schools in Orange County is 10 points.
The county, Orange County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $72,104 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Orange County has 25 public schools with about 15,100 students, including Bridge City Elementary School.
Bridge City Elementary School's nearest public school is Bridge City Intermediate School (about 0.2 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are 6 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Town: Fringe, means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 813, from 780 in 2020-21. The ratio was 15.9:1 in 2020-21 and 17.7:1 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Bridge City Elementary School, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
85,307
Census ACS
Median income
$72,104
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
15,100 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BRIDGE CITY ISD
- Bridge City High SchoolHigh · 891 students
- Bridge City Intermediate SchoolElementary · 738 students
- Bridge City Middle SchoolMiddle · 715 students
- Jefferson County Youth AcademyHigh
Other schools in BRIDGE CITY
- Bridge City High SchoolHigh · 891 students
- Bridge City Intermediate SchoolElementary · 738 students
- Bridge City Middle SchoolMiddle · 715 students
Nearby schools
- Bridge City Intermediate School0.2 mi · 738
- Bridge City High School1.8 mi · 891
- Bridge City Middle School2.0 mi · 715
- Orangefield High School3.0 mi · 563
- Orangefield Elementary School3.0 mi · 828
- Orangefield Junior High School3.2 mi · 390
Frequently asked questions
About Bridge City Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bridge City Elementary School?
Bridge City Elementary School enrolls approximately 813 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Bridge City Elementary School serve?
Bridge City Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge City Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bridge City Elementary School is approximately 17.7:1 (46 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Bridge City Elementary School?
Student demographics at Bridge City Elementary School are roughly 70% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Bridge City Elementary School in?
Bridge City Elementary School is part of BRIDGE CITY ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.