BRIDGEPORT GRADE SCHOOL

Bridgeport Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Red Hill CUSD 10 school district, located in Bridgeport, IL with about 350 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Bridgeport Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bridgeport Grade School, located at 1300 N. Main St. in Bridgeport, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school functions within the Red Hill Community Unit School District #10, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also aiming to build a strong sense of school spirit and community among its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bridgeport Grade School plays a central role in the lives of local families by providing a safe and supportive setting for children to develop social skills and extracurricular interests. The school focuses on preparing students for their eventual transition to middle and high school by promoting fundamental learning habits and positive character traits. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Bridgeport area, the school remains a vital pillar for local residents, committed to supporting the educational needs of the next generation of students.

For more information, contact Bridgeport Grade School at (618) 945-5721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.