Bridgeton Elementary School
- Bridgeton Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bridgeton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52%.
School Overview
- Bridgeton Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bridgeton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,555 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bridgeton Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1173 out of 2555 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 17% | 25% |
| White | 69% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Craven County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bridgeton Elementary School is Craven Early College High School (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grover C Fields Middle School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oaks Road Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bern Oaks Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 421 students
2.2 miles
2811 Oaks Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252)514-6475 2.2 K-5 421 - New Bern J T Barber Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
2.8 miles
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252)514-6460 2.8 PK-5 306 - New Bern Grover C Fields Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 556 students
3.6 miles
2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(252)514-6438 3.6 6-8 556 - New Bern Trent Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
3.8 miles
2500 Educational Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252)514-6481 3.8 K-5 428 - New Bern H J Macdonald Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 813 students
4.0 miles
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252)514-6450 4.0 6-8 813
School Reviews
| 5 Very clean facilities, friendly, helpful teachers, and many extra activities such as art, music, pe, library weekly and field trips. My child loves the school. - Posted by Parent - hvnsa |
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