Bridgeton Elementary School

230 Branch Canal Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridgeton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridgeton Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridgeton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeton Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1543 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridgeton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridgeton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
21%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bridgeton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
64%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Bridgeton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridgeton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bridgeton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeton Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeton Elementary School is ranked #1543 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bridgeton Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert H Bangert Elementary School, Ben D Quinn Elementary School, Brinson Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bridgeton Elementary School?
368 students attend Bridgeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bridgeton Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeton Elementary School?
Bridgeton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridgeton Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bridgeton Elementary School part of?
Bridgeton Elementary School is part of Craven County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/12/2012
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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