Bridgeport El Sch

900 Bush and School Lane
Bridgeport, PA 19405

266 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bridgeport Elementary School, located at 900 Bush and School Lane in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Upper Merion Area School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in a structured and supportive environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Bridgeport. It prioritizes the social-emotional development of its students, fostering a sense of community through collaborative learning and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, Bridgeport Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the academic demands of middle school while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their local community.

266

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridgeport El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	80
Black	30
Asian	5
Two or More	39

White
112 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (30.1 %)
Two or More
39 (14.7 %)
Black
30 (11.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Merion Area SD
Phone:	(610)205-3602
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 44

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50