Place Bridge Academy

Summary:

Place Bridge Academy is an elementary and middle school located in Denver, Colorado, serving 746 students in grades PK-8 and part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Place Bridge Academy has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to the surrounding schools, with 31.5% African American and 43.97% Hispanic students, in contrast to only 10.32% White students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Colorado elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the district and state averages. Additionally, Place Bridge Academy has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.04% to 93.16% over the past three school years, much higher than the surrounding schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.3 over the past three school years, lower than the nearby schools.

While Place Bridge Academy faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic status, the school's low student-teacher ratio and the presence of high-performing schools in the surrounding area, such as Highline Academy Southeast, Bradley International School, and Creativity Challenge Community, suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and the adoption of effective practices from neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
       Denver, CO  80224-2044


(720) 424-0960

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
908th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,073 Help


Students who attend Place Bridge Academy usually attend:

High:    George Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  746

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.0%
African American:
31.5%
White:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details Place Bridge Academy ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 90th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Place Bridge Academy ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.47. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Place Bridge Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Place Bridge Academy is $19,073, which is the 34th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Place Bridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Place Bridge Academy 908th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Place Bridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Place Bridge Academy 454th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Place Bridge Academy in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Place Bridge Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 1.79 925th 925 0.0%
2011 2.60 927th 935 0.9%
2012 6.53 898th 935 4.0%
2013 4.83 930th 954 2.5%
2014 7.39 926th 962 3.7%
2015 11.54 873rd 938 6.9%
2016 14.76 803rd 914 12.1%
2017 17.50 764th 929 17.8%
2018 7.47 901st 917 1.7%
2019 7.01 948th 965 1.8%
2022 13.31 823rd 921 10.6%
2023 12.85 844th 933 9.5%
2024 8.30 908th 943 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.62 11th 12 8.3%
2019 21.45 40th 43 7.0%
2022 43.31 9th 19 52.6%
2023 48.85 8th 17 52.9%
2024 23.13 15th 15 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.70 154th 203 24.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.05 676th 690 2.0%
2019 9.02 731st 758 3.6%
2022 15.85 511th 595 14.1%
2023 8.92 617th 642 3.9%
2024 8.37 647th 684 5.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.74 690th 693 0.4%
2019 7.80 745th 764 2.5%
2022 10.14 565th 594 4.9%
2023 17.00 552nd 649 14.9%
2024 3.91 682nd 683 0.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.53 11th 11 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.41 13th 15 13.3%
2022 29.16 15th 18 16.7%
2023 37.32 11th 20 45.0%
2024 27.85 14th 18 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.39 231st 270 14.4%
2022 15.16 146th 153 4.6%
2024 12.54 234th 242 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Place Bridge Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 7.54 385th 409 5.9%
2011 3.83 414th 422 1.9%
2012 5.02 407th 425 4.2%
2013 6.56 430th 454 5.3%
2014 7.98 436th 461 5.4%
2015 8.93 429th 436 1.6%
2016 12.21 373rd 400 6.8%
2017 13.17 385th 424 9.2%
2018 9.60 397th 418 5.0%
2019 12.55 406th 458 11.4%
2021 8.71 359th 369 2.7%
2022 11.18 412th 448 8.0%
2023 10.27 453rd 480 5.6%
2024 9.47 454th 485 6.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.75 12th 20 40.0%
2022 34.94 3rd 5 40.0%
2023 29.38 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.18 307th 315 2.5%
2019 13.07 309th 352 12.2%
2023 9.93 332nd 363 8.5%
2024 6.75 344th 350 1.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.65 303rd 317 4.4%
2019 13.58 303rd 343 11.7%
2022 9.96 309th 328 5.8%
2023 11.79 327th 356 8.1%
2024 9.48 339th 357 5.0%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.42 25th 25 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.70 15th 20 25.0%
2024 28.27 18th 25 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Place Bridge Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.41 107th 165 35.2%
2019 39.54 126th 220 42.7%
2023 15.55 176th 198 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

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Enrollment information for Place Bridge Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 78 225 82 350 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2010 98 209 147 399 8 n/a n/a 0 861
2011 75 210 229 425 7 3 25 0 974
2012 93 259 251 404 7 8 23 0 1045
2013 80 268 261 315 5 11 23 0 963
2014 83 303 292 339 2 11 24 0 1054
2015 93 314 291 354 3 10 24 0 1089
2016 91 299 267 341 2 8 14 0 1022
2017 138 296 241 305 2 7 19 0 1008
2018 148 274 244 284 1 6 21 0 978
2019 120 241 208 287 0 4 15 0 875
2020 97 258 176 301 1 2 16 0 851
2021 90 232 139 265 1 1 15 0 743
2022 74 213 66 288 1 1 17 0 660
2023 77 235 75 328 4 3 24 0 746

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 Place Bridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 736 54.5 13.5 95.4
2010 861 62.8 13.7 94.1
2011 974 68.0 14.3 92.5
2012 1045 69.0 15.1 91.9
2013 963 66.8 14.4 93.6
2014 1054 67.0 15.7 96.1
2015 1089 73.0 14.9 95.2
2016 1022 69.0 14.8 95.3
2017 1008 69.4 14.5 94.1
2018 978 69.9 13.9 94.2
2019 875 67.9 12.8 95
2020 851 56.4 15.0 93.9
2021 743 56.2 13.2 90
2022 660 52.8 12.4 92
2023 746 51.8 14.3 93.2

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 Place Bridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 736 54.5 13.5 95.4
2010 861 62.8 13.7 94.1
2011 974 68.0 14.3 92.5
2012 1045 69.0 15.1 91.9
2013 963 66.8 14.4 93.6
2014 1054 67.0 15.7 96.1
2015 1089 73.0 14.9 95.2
2016 1022 69.0 14.8 95.3
2017 1008 69.4 14.5 94.1
2018 978 69.9 13.9 94.2
2019 875 67.9 12.8 95
2020 851 56.4 15.0 93.9
2021 743 56.2 13.2 90
2022 660 52.8 12.4 92
2023 746 51.8 14.3 93.2

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 Place Bridge Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,406
2020 $16,703
2021 $17,567
2022 $19,002
2023 $19,073

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Place Bridge Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 948th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 844th of 933 Elementary schools
 7.8%
Ranks 406th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 453rd of 480 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)1118.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Place Bridge Academy)13.831
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)21.919.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Place Bridge Academy)5.35.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Place Bridge Academy)4.914.5
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)15.527.4
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Place Bridge Academy)3.915.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)19.816.3
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Place Bridge Academy)10.23
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)27.926.9
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)29.219.1
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Place Bridge Academy)7.16.1
 1%
   7th Grade Math (School District No. 1)30.225.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)34.824.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Place Bridge Academy)11.14.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.430.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Place Bridge Academy)22.320.8
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Place Bridge Academy)8.59.8
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students875746
 14.7%
African American241235
 2.5%
American Indian04
Asian20875
 63.9%
Hispanic287328
 14.3%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White12077
 35.8%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%93.2%
 1.8%


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Place Bridge Academy ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Place Bridge Academy are 44% Hispanic, 32% African American, 10% White, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Place Bridge Academy usually go on to attend:

High : George Washington High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 746 students attended Place Bridge Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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