Bridgewater Elementary School

1499 Indian Hollow Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bridgewater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridgewater Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridgewater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#557 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridgewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridgewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bridgewater Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
64%
74%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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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 ID.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Bridgewater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridgewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bridgewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgewater Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgewater Elementary School is ranked #557 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Bridgewater Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgewater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A H Bush Elementary School, Temple View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Elementary School?
452 students attend Bridgewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bridgewater Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater Elementary School?
Bridgewater Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Elementary School offer ?
Bridgewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgewater Elementary School part of?
Bridgewater Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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