Bridgeport Elementary School

800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bridgeport Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in NE
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridgeport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Bridgeport Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridgeport Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#145 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridgeport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridgeport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
21%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
77%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridgeport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bridgeport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeport Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeport Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
258 students attend Bridgeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bridgeport Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgeport Elementary School part of?
Bridgeport Elementary School is part of Bridgeport School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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