Bridge Creek Elementary

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bridge Creek Elementary School, located at 121 Bombing Range Road in Elgin, South Carolina, is a public school serving the local community within the Kershaw County School District. Situated in a suburban-to-rural setting, the school provides an educational environment focused on foundational learning for students in the elementary grades. It plays a central role in the Elgin area, fostering academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating local community values.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By focusing on collaborative learning and strong teacher-student relationships, Bridge Creek Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging personal responsibility and character development. As part of a growing region, the school maintains a balance between traditional academic standards and modern instructional practices to ensure that students are well-equipped to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

558

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	87
Black	350
Asian	3
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

Black
350 (62.7 %)
Hispanic
87 (15.6 %)
White
72 (12.9 %)
Two or More
45 (8.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Richland 02
Phone:	(803)462-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bridge Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bridge Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	49.8%
Male	280	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)