Bridge Academy East

Charter School 554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bridge Academy East, located in Hamtramck, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Bridge Academy network, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and cultural diversity. The campus aims to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often catering to a multicultural student body characteristic of the surrounding Hamtramck community.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects like math and reading while integrating technology and supplemental programs to help students meet state standards. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students, Bridge Academy East strives to address the unique needs of its learners. Their programming typically includes extracurricular activities and a focus on social-emotional growth, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary for personal and academic achievement.

554

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge Academy East
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	3
Black	17
Asian	59

White
475 (85.7 %)
Asian
59 (10.6 %)
Black
17 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridge Academy
Phone:	(313)462-6100
Website:	http://www.bridge-academy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
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 102

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 87