Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bridgeport Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeport Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bridgeport Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Section High School, Caldwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
196 students attend Bridgeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bridgeport Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bridgeport Elementary School part of?
Bridgeport Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.
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