Bridgeport Elementary School on West Morris Street serves the neighborhood of Chapel Hill-Ben Davis on the west side of Indianapolis. Enrolling around 700 students, Bridgeport Elementary provides a public school education for kindergarteners through sixth grade students and is part of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, established in 1962.
Bridgeport Elementary School seeks to create an inclusive learning environment that instills a lifelong love of knowledge and sense of empowerment. Designed to motivate collaboration, the curriculum at Bridgeport Elementary is supported by a computer lab with 28 workstations, a professional development lab, video production room, before- & after-school care room, sensory integration room and a media center.
Combining a differentiated approach to education with multi-age classrooms and after-school mentoring, Bridgeport Elementary works to ensure the success of each individual student. Rewarding extracurricular activities available to students include 4-H, student council, Girls Who Code, math club, running club and Spell Bowl club.
Bridgeport Elementary School's burgundy and silver knights are valiant when it comes to striving for excellence, learning respect for others and making a difference in their community. The school remains committed to leading students towards rewarding middle and high school careers.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
9035 W Morris St,
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
School Details
Head of School
Pamela Hardy
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Niche Grade
C
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Black
45.3%
Hispanic
27.1%
White
18.4%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/14/2017
The staff is welcoming and go above and beyond to help families. There are times when staff members go in their pockets to purchase Christmas toys and other things for students. Teachers are friendly, many offer opportunities for students to stay after school for extra help.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/12/2015
Catered to the children of parents on the PTA or that attend every function and volunteer. Which in my opinion is so the faculty do have to do their job or any extra!I bought a house in the neighborhood adjacent to the school.I was not told that transportation for the elementary school was not provi...
11/20/2014
Bridgeport has a great staff. The teachers work very hard to help all of the children. Several teachers use their personal money to help provide clothes and other things for their students. The classrooms are clean and we love the music that plays in the hallways-its so relaxing. My daughter has bee...
3/4/2014
I had two sons attend this school from K-6. We're very happy with our experience there. The majority of the teachers are top-notch and many have Master's degrees. It does have a fair number of kids from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Those are the kids that are the poor performers who tend to dra...
1/20/2011
As far as a public school education, Bridgeport is an excellent choice. The staff and leadership is wonderful. The principal is one of the best in the city! As far as communication, as long as you remember that communication is a two-way street, it's not a problem. You cannot expect all of the respo...
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Average Home Value
$247,914
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
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Household Income
$77,381
% of College Grads
21%
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Bridgeport Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Bridgeport Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $247,914. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ben Davis High School, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, Ben Davis University High School, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bridgeport Elementary School.