BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bridgeport Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cocke County school district, located in Newport, TN with about 330 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Bridgeport Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bridgeport Elementary School is a public school located in Newport, Tennessee, serving as part of the Cocke County School District. Situated at 1935 Edwina Bridgeport Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a part of the broader Cocke County educational system, it follows the district's mission to prepare students for academic success through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and student development within a supportive rural environment.
The school functions as a community hub for families in the Newport area, emphasizing the importance of school-home partnerships in the educational process. By utilizing the resources provided through the Cocke County School District, Bridgeport Elementary strives to maintain consistent academic standards while addressing the unique needs of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details can find further resources on the district's official website at http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us.
For more information, contact Bridgeport Elementary at (423) 623-5780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newport, TN with about 330 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cocke County
- Total Students:
- 330
- Teachers:
- 20.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 330 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.