Bridgeton Elementary School
- Bridgeton Elementary School serves 432 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Bridgeton Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bridgeton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bridgeton Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1070 out of 2,538 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 17% |
| Black | 16% | 26% |
| White | 70% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Craven County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 351 students
2.8 miles
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252)514-6460 2.8 PK-5 351 - 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 | 445 students
3.8 miles
2500 Educational Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252)514-6481 3.8 K-5 445 - New Bern H J Macdonald Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 788 students
4.0 miles
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252)514-6450 4.0 6-8 788
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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