Bridges Community Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bridges Community Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bridges Community Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges Community Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bridges Community Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Community Elementary School's ranking?
Bridges Community Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Bridges Community Elementary School?
224 students attend Bridges Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bridges Community Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Community Elementary School?
Bridges Community Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges Community Elementary School offer ?
Bridges Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges Community Elementary School part of?
Bridges Community Elementary School is part of Mankato Public School District.
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