Bridlemile Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/bridlemile

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bridlemile Elementary School, located in the hilly Bridlemile neighborhood of Southwest Portland, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, the school serves a diverse population of students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The campus is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, supported by a dedicated staff focused on academic excellence and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Bridlemile offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including music, physical education, and library programs, often bolstered by a highly engaged PTA that helps fund and organize community-building events. The school’s location provides a quiet, residential setting, and it remains a focal point for families in the area who value its tradition of collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By fostering a culture of curiosity and respect, Bridlemile strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

458

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridlemile Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	20
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
323 (71.1 %)
Two or More
57 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.6 %)
Asian
20 (4.4 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-6292
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/bridlemile
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 79

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76