Bridgeton Public Charter School
Charter School
119 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Bridgeton Public Charter School (BPCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a charter model, the school aims to offer families an alternative to the traditional district setting, focusing on personalized instruction and a structured educational experience designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.
The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and maintaining high expectations for student achievement. Located on East Commerce Avenue, BPCS functions as an integral part of the Bridgeton educational landscape, often prioritizing smaller class sizes and a cohesive school culture to help students meet state standards. Like other charter schools in New Jersey, it operates under a state-approved charter that mandates accountability for academic performance, ensuring that the school remains dedicated to its stated goals of student growth, character building, and academic excellence.
The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and maintaining high expectations for student achievement. Located on East Commerce Avenue, BPCS functions as an integral part of the Bridgeton educational landscape, often prioritizing smaller class sizes and a cohesive school culture to help students meet state standards. Like other charter schools in New Jersey, it operates under a state-approved charter that mandates accountability for academic performance, ensuring that the school remains dedicated to its stated goals of student growth, character building, and academic excellence.
119
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 85 |
| Black | 25 |
| Two or More | 3 |
-
Hispanic85 (71.4 %)
-
Black25 (21.0 %)
-
White6 (5.0 %)
-
Two or More3 (2.5 %)
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: | Bridgeton Public Charter School |
| Phone: | (856)497-8202 |
| Website: | http://www.bridgetonpubliccharterschool.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 119 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 3 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
16
Grade 1
33
Grade 2
21
Grade 3
21
Grade 4
28
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 16 |
| Grade 1 | 33 |
| Grade 2 | 21 |
| Grade 3 | 21 |
| Grade 4 | 28 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 50 | 42% |
| Male | 69 | 58% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
624 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
532 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
604 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
773 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
642 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
699 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
512 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
412 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School 2nd - 4th
427 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th