Bridges Elementary School

1200 Broadway St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bridges Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridges Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
500 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bridges Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bridges Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
91%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bridges Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Bridges Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bridges Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bridges Elementary School often compared to?
Bridges Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sauk Prairie High School, Sauk Prairie Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bridges Elementary School?
500 students attend Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bridges Elementary School students are White, 7% 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 Bridges Elementary School?
Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bridges Elementary School part of?
Bridges Elementary School is part of Sauk Prairie School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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