Building Bridges serves 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
88%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Building Bridges?
42 students attend Building Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Building Bridges students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Building Bridges offer ?
Building Bridges offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Building Bridges part of?
Building Bridges is part of St. Joseph School District.
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