Bridgedale Elementary School

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bridgedale Elementary School is a public school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. It is part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is known for its neighborhood-centered approach, aiming to provide a supportive educational environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for children during their formative elementary years.

The school emphasizes a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks, focusing on core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Bridgedale typically engages its community through various school-wide initiatives and programs intended to encourage student involvement and parent participation. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and a positive school culture, Bridgedale Elementary serves as a key educational hub for families residing in the Metairie area.

544

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridgedale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	347
Black	109
Asian	9
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
347 (63.8 %)
Black
109 (20.0 %)
White
65 (11.9 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)888-6807
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bridgedale Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bridgedale Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	51.8%
Male	262	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)