Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bridgewater-Emery Elementary, located at 510 N Main St in Bridgewater, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Bridgewater-Emery School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in their formative years.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Bridgewater community. With its smaller-school setting, it provides a personalized atmosphere where teachers and staff can build close relationships with students and families. The institution prides itself on maintaining a safe and engaging environment that encourages student participation, community involvement, and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child has the resources and support needed to thrive during their primary education.

162

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridgewater-Emery Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
149 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.7 %)
Black
3 (1.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	No
District:	Bridgewater-Emery 30-3
Phone:	(605)729-2541
Website:	http://www.bridgewater-emery.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 31