Serving 704 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridgeport Elementary School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
45%
13%
White
21%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeport Elementary School is ranked #1430 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bridgeport Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Hill Elementary School, Brook Park Elementary School, Chapel Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
704 students attend Bridgeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bridgeport Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgeport Elementary School part of?
Bridgeport Elementary School is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridgeport Elementary School located?
Bridgeport Elementary School is located in the Chapel Hill And Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Chapel Hill And Ben Davis.
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