Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridges Community Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridges Community Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges Community Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Community Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1860 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Community Elementary School's ranking?
Bridges Community Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bridges Community Elementary School?
233 students attend Bridges Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bridges Community Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Community Elementary School?
Bridges Community Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges Community Elementary School offer ?
Bridges Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges Community Elementary School part of?
Bridges Community Elementary School is part of Mankato Public School District.
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