BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NORTHFIELD, MN with about 596 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Northfield, Minnesota, serving students as part of the Northfield Public Schools district. Situated at 401 Jefferson Pkwy, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of the Northfield district, it benefits from a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science while fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student participation in various extracurricular and school-wide activities.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Northfield community, utilizing its website—www.nfld.k12.mn.us—as a central hub for communication between staff, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and supportive classroom environments, BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while upholding the academic standards and values of the Northfield school system. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to student success and its role in maintaining the high educational reputation for which the Northfield area is known.

For more information, contact BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY at (507) 664-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.