Bridges Community Elementary

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Bridges Community Elementary ranks 100 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bridges Community Elementary is a public elementary school in North Mankato, Minnesota, serving 233 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Mankato Public School District, which is ranked 121 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bridges Community Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.83% of Bridges students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 52.1% for the Mankato district and 45.47% for the state. However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (82.83%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (10.71% to 18.88%) compared to nearby schools like St. Clair Elementary and Eagle Lake Elementary.

These findings suggest that Bridges Community Elementary has been successful in creating a supportive learning environment that enables students to excel academically. However, the school's relatively homogeneous student population and lower percentage of students from low-income families raise questions about equity and the potential for collaboration with more diverse and economically disadvantaged nearby schools within the Mankato Public School District. By working together, these schools could potentially learn from each other and develop strategies to address the unique needs of their respective student populations.

Detail:

Public K-5

320 Garfield Ave
North Mankato, MN 56003-8888

(507) 387-2800

District: Mankato Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,880

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 250

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Asian:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridges Community Elementary ranks better than 88.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (6.4%), Asian (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridges Community Elementary is 15.9. 8 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bridges Community Elementary employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridges Community Elementary is $12,880, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridges Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridges Community Elementary 100^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Bridges Community Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Mankato Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mankato Public School District 121^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridges Community Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bridges Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	72.38	151^st	674	77.6%
2004	91.99	5^th	676	99.3%
2005	71.99	168^th	685	75.5%
2006	87.79	23^rd	756	97.0%
2007	85.65	31^st	777	96.0%
2008	84.64	45^th	781	94.2%
2009	69.14	128^th	434	70.5%
2010	78.99	84^th	803	89.5%
2011	82.59	64^th	814	92.1%
2012	85.78	29^th	820	96.5%
2013	88.38	25^th	824	97.0%
2014	86.97	34^th	826	95.9%
2015	91.34	10^th	840	98.8%
2016	84.63	55^th	848	93.5%
2017	88.81	24^th	853	97.2%
2018	88.51	32^nd	847	96.2%
2019	92.96	12^th	870	98.6%
2021	89.15	40^th	869	95.4%
2022	94.72	7^th	858	99.2%
2023	88.50	53^rd	845	93.7%
2024	84.27	100^th	881	88.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridges Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	88.24	31^st	774	96.0%
2019	93.09	6^th	787	99.2%
2021	82.88	76^th	783	90.3%
2022	86.33	55^th	799	93.1%
2023	78.54	137^th	787	82.6%
2024	60.55	326^th	809	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridges Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	86.84	35^th	779	95.5%
2019	88.24	35^th	798	95.6%
2021	89.17	29^th	784	96.3%
2022	96.43	2^nd	808	99.8%
2023	92.03	13^th	799	98.4%
2024	89.09	39^th	826	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bridges Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.71	135^th	712	81.0%
2019	86.33	33^rd	722	95.4%
2021	79.59	89^th	710	87.5%
2022	89.41	19^th	725	97.4%
2023	79.41	106^th	712	85.1%
2024	72.06	167^th	730	77.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridges Community Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	68	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	74
2001	84	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	91
2002	80	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	88
2003	80	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	88
2004	83	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	90
2005	82	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	88
2006	84	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	92
2007	83	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	90
2008	120	5	12	4	n/a	n/a	141
2009	125	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	142
2010	129	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	144
2011	130	2	16	1	0	1	150
2012	126	3	16	2	0	1	148
2013	125	2	17	2	0	3	149
2014	129	3	16	1	0	5	154
2015	126	1	11	2	0	7	147
2016	144	1	11	4	0	6	166
2017	161	1	12	4	0	9	187
2018	176	1	16	3	0	11	207
2019	189	1	15	6	0	11	222
2020	209	2	14	7	1	11	244
2021	187	4	11	8	1	10	221
2022	188	5	10	9	1	11	224
2023	193	5	13	13	1	8	233
2024	206	7	10	16	1	10	250

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridges Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	74	4.5	16.4	31.1
2001	91	5.0	18.2	28.6
2002	88	5.2	16.9	27.3
2003	88	5.2	16.9	27.3
2004	90	6.5	13.8	30
2005	88	7.1	12.4	21.6
2006	92	7.6	12.1	15.2
2007	90	5.7	15.8	14.4
2008	141	7.7	18.3	22.7
2009	142	7.8	18.2	22.5
2010	144	8.9	16.0	25
2011	150	8.9	16.7	26
2012	148	8.9	16.5	18.2
2013	149	8.9	16.6	16.8
2014	154	8.6	17.8	13
2015	147	10.0	14.7	17
2016	166	11.0	15.0	13.3
2017	187	12.1	15.4	14.4
2018	207	13.0	15.8	15.9
2019	222	14.3	15.5	14
2020	244	15.8	15.4	13.9
2021	221	13.6	16.2	11.3
2022	224	15.6	14.3	10.7
2023	233	16.0	14.5	18.9
2024	250	15.6	15.9	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bridges Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	74	4.5	16.4	31.1
2001	91	5.0	18.2	28.6
2002	88	5.2	16.9	27.3
2003	88	5.2	16.9	27.3
2004	90	6.5	13.8	30
2005	88	7.1	12.4	21.6
2006	92	7.6	12.1	15.2
2007	90	5.7	15.8	14.4
2008	141	7.7	18.3	22.7
2009	142	7.8	18.2	22.5
2010	144	8.9	16.0	25
2011	150	8.9	16.7	26
2012	148	8.9	16.5	18.2
2013	149	8.9	16.6	16.8
2014	154	8.6	17.8	13
2015	147	10.0	14.7	17
2016	166	11.0	15.0	13.3
2017	187	12.1	15.4	14.4
2018	207	13.0	15.8	15.9
2019	222	14.3	15.5	14
2020	244	15.8	15.4	13.9
2021	221	13.6	16.2	11.3
2022	224	15.6	14.3	10.7
2023	233	16.0	14.5	18.9
2024	250	15.6	15.9	22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridges Community Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,880

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridges Community Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 845 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bridges Community Elementary)	90.5	77.8	12.7%
3rd Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	72.4	69.1	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bridges Community Elementary)	83.3	69.4	13.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)	61.2	54.9	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Bridges Community Elementary)	85.7	81	4.8%
4th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	71.4	68.2	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bridges Community Elementary)	85.7	52.4	33.3%
4th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)	62.6	52.1	10.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Bridges Community Elementary)	77.3	83.8	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)	60.6	62	1.4%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Bridges Community Elementary)	90.9	89.2	1.7%
5th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)	72.2	70.7	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Bridges Community Elementary)	77.3	83.8	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Mankato Public School District)	50.1	48.3	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	222	233	5%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	13	13.3%
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	189	193	2.1%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14%	18.9%	4.9%

Schools Near Bridges Community Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Bridges Community Elementary	Public	K-5	320 Garfield Ave	North Mankato	56003	Nicollet County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 387-2800	250	16	15.9	22.8%	206 (82.4%)	7 (2.8%)	16 (6.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	84.3	100^th of 881 public elementary schools	88.6%		88.5	53^rd of 845 public elementary schools	93.7%	47	78.6	60.0	72.1	70.8	65.1	51.4	83.7	67.8	69.8	69.8	$12,880
Monroe Elementary	Public	K-5	441 Monroe Ave	North Mankato	56003	Nicollet County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-7889	405	28	14.3	42.2%	291 (71.9%)	45 (11.1%)	34 (8.4%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	55.2	434^th of 881 public elementary schools	50.7%		62	344^th of 845 public elementary schools	59.3%	90	58.8	60.3	45.5	54.2	47.1	56.9	50.7	51.2	36.4	36.4	$10,983
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 N Broad St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-4287	430	32	13.6	61.6%	236 (54.9%)	93 (21.6%)	47 (10.9%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (8.8%)	80.4	139^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.2%		84	104^th of 845 public elementary schools	87.7%	35	90.1	78.9	70.6	80.0	81.7	66.2	63.8	70.6	32.9	32.9	$12,553
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	300 W 6th St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-4285	319	24	13.0	45.1%	224 (70.2%)	43 (13.5%)	27 (8.5%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	76.4	178^th of 881 public elementary schools	79.8%		78.7	159^th of 845 public elementary schools	81.2%	19	76.4	70.2	66.7	71.2	50.9	67.4	72.6	63.2	40.0	40.0	$12,110
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-5	100 James Ave	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 388-5480	187	15	12.6	40.6%	144 (77.0%)	15 (8.0%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.1%)	59.4	379^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.0%		77.6	170^th of 845 public elementary schools	79.9%	209	51.4	54.8	48.3	51.6	48.7	54.8	72.4	57.7	37.9	37.9	$11,943
Hoover Elementary	Public	K-5	1524 Hoover Dr	North Mankato	56003	Nicollet County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 388-5202	493	31	16.0	32.0%	367 (74.4%)	55 (11.2%)	31 (6.3%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	53.7	447^th of 881 public elementary schools	49.3%		62.2	343^rd of 845 public elementary schools	59.4%	104	55.7	59.0	53.8	56.4	36.2	48.0	57.5	47.8	35.0	35.0	$10,759
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 Anderson Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 345-3059	370	25	14.6	43.2%	231 (62.4%)	59 (15.9%)	40 (10.8%)	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	74.7	206^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.6%		58.3	388^th of 845 public elementary schools	54.1%	182	83.0	76.3	61.0	73.1	64.8	52.5	59.3	58.7	42.1	42.1	$11,470
Kennedy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 E Main St	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-2122	363	24	14.8	53.4%	202 (55.6%)	69 (19.0%)	44 (12.1%)	13 (3.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	29 (8.0%)	76.9	172^nd of 881 public elementary schools	80.5%		69.8	254^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.9%	82	70.4	87.5	71.4	76.7	54.6	57.1	71.4	60.6	38.8	38.8	$12,284
Mankato Schools Center for Learning	Public	PK	15 Map Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 625-4620	17	0	100.0	64.7%	6 (35.3%)	4 (23.5%)	1 (5.9%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (29.4%)								(n/a)
Rosa Parks Elementary	Public	K-5	1001 Heron Dr	Mankato	56001	Blue Earth County	Mankato Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 387-7672	416	35	11.7	60.1%	222 (53.4%)	96 (23.1%)	39 (9.4%)	17 (4.1%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.2%)	37.9	594^th of 881 public elementary schools	32.6%		46.6	513^th of 845 public elementary schools	39.3%	81	53.3	51.3	34.4	46.6	36.7	37.0	47.0	40.1	30.2	30.2	$11,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges Community Elementary

How many students attend Bridges Community Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Bridges Community Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bridges Community Elementary?

Students at Bridges Community Elementary are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Bridges Community Elementary a good school?

Bridges Community Elementary ranks 100^th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Bridges Community Elementary in?

Mankato Public School District

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