Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridgepoint Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
21%
13%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Bridgepoint Elementary School?
360 students attend Bridgepoint Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bridgepoint Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgepoint Elementary School?
Bridgepoint Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridgepoint Elementary School offer ?
Bridgepoint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bridgepoint Elementary School part of?
Bridgepoint Elementary School is part of Greater Clark County Schools School District.
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