Bridgeport Elementary School ranked #238 in Alabama overall in 2023, showing improvement from #376 in 2019 but a notable drop from #153 in 2022, placing it in the top 20% statewide.
Reading proficiency ranged from 65% to 69%, higher than the state average of 47% in 2022, with scores improving from 40% in 2017; math proficiency fell to 35%–39% in 2023, remaining higher than the state average of 30%.
Science proficiency was 50%–59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, indicating consistent stronger performance relative to state scores.
Enrollment declined from 235 students in 2019 to 182 in 2023, while minority enrollment stayed near 25%, with 64% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic factors.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1 in 2023, higher than earlier years where the ratio reached 16:1, signaling larger class sizes over time at this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bridgeport Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Bridgeport Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
12%
31%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeport Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bridgeport Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Section High School, Caldwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bridgeport Elementary School?
224 students attend Bridgeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bridgeport Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeport Elementary School?
Bridgeport Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeport Elementary School part of?
Bridgeport Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.
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