Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bridgeway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bridgeway Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Blaze Trails as a Bulldog
School Rankings
Bridgeway Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeway Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
27%
15%
White
42%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeway Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bridgeway Elementary School often compared to?
Bridgeway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pattonville Heights Middle School, Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bridgeway Elementary School?
434 students attend Bridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bridgeway Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeway Elementary School?
Bridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeway Elementary School part of?
Bridgeway Elementary School is part of Pattonville R-III School District.
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