What grades does BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY serve?

BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the NORTH MANKATO area.

Where is BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY located?

BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY is a urban school in NORTH MANKATO, MN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY?

The student-teacher ratio at BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY is 16.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in NORTH MANKATO, MN?

Schools in NORTH MANKATO include BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the NORTH MANKATO area.

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Primary|NORTH MANKATO, Minnesota|MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH MANKATO, MN 56003

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

250

Student:Teacher

16.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

22.8%

Phone

(507)387-2800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

70-74%

Math Proficiency

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

2.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

56 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1

Worse than average in MN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

112

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

17.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.33000001

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

0.33000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,091

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,477

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,807

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 64%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$297,918

+5.0% 1yr+33.8% 5yr

Mankato, MN metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.0%

Below 150% poverty line

1.8%

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Uninsured residents

5.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,575

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,419

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

348 (25%)

Autism

277 (20%)

Emotional Disturbance

230 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

190 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

167 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

88 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

251

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY has a total enrollment of 250 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in NORTH MANKATO, MN.