Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgeport Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Bridgeport, NE, covering approximately 686.2 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridgeport Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.
School Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
74%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeport Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
272 students attend Bridgeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bridgeport Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeport Elementary School part of?
Bridgeport Elementary School is part of Bridgeport School District.
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