Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridgeview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgeview Elementary School serves the west part of South Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located up to 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridgeview Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bridgeview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeview Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeview Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Bridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Bridgeview Elementary School?
417 students attend Bridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bridgeview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeview Elementary School?
Bridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridgeview Elementary School part of?
Bridgeview Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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