Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary

www.ousd.org/bridgesatmelrose

414 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bridges Academy, located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to foster a welcoming, culturally responsive atmosphere. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Bridges Academy typically emphasizes literacy and foundational skills, often supported by community partnerships and enrichment programs designed to engage students outside of traditional learning methods. Its location in Oakland allows it to serve a vibrant, multi-ethnic population, making it a focal point for families seeking a neighborhood-based school dedicated to student success and community involvement.

414

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	370
Black	14
Asian	11
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
370 (89.4 %)
Black
14 (3.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.7 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
White
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2178
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/bridgesatmelrose
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 57