Bridgeport Elementary School

1935 Edwina Bridgeport Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridgeport Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Bridgeport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#911 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
34%
31%
28%
37%
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
94%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeport Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeport Elementary School is ranked #911 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bridgeport Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School, Newport Grammar School, Centerview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
287 students attend Bridgeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bridgeport Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeport Elementary School part of?
Bridgeport Elementary School is part of Cocke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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