Bridgewater Elementary School

Summary:

Bridgewater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 470 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Bonneville Joint School District. The school faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, lower academic performance compared to the district and state, and declining statewide rankings over the past several years.

Bridgewater has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (33.62%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 7.23% to 24.22% Hispanic students. Academically, Bridgewater's performance on ISAT tests lags behind the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.1% of Bridgewater students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 41.6% for the Bonneville Joint School District and 42.2% for the state. Bridgewater also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (17.2% in 2022-2023) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.74% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools.

Bridgewater's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 145 out of 226 Idaho elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 242 out of 301 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on ISAT tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic students ranking 30 out of 58 Idaho elementary schools, while White students ranked 88 out of 135. Compared to nearby schools like Iona Elementary School, which had 43.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, Bridgewater's academic performance is generally lower.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1499 Indian Hollow Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401-6288

(208) 552-5577

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,201

Students who attend Bridgewater Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Mountain Middle School
High:	Bonneville High School
	Bonneville Online School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

33.6%

Pacific Islander:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridgewater Elementary School ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.4. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Bridgewater Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgewater Elementary School is $6,201. 9 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridgewater Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater Elementary School 242^nd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Bridgewater Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Bonneville Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonneville Joint District 40^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridgewater Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2009	3.37	344^th	349	1.4%
2010	4.60	353^rd	356	0.8%
2011	13.78	347^th	359	3.3%
2012	21.01	322^nd	354	9.0%
2013	18.87	325^th	357	9.0%
2015	37.19	145^th	226	35.8%
2016	37.98	152^nd	240	36.7%
2017	40.34	185^th	292	36.6%
2018	22.80	202^nd	254	20.5%
2019	21.06	140^th	171	18.1%
2021	19.08	140^th	166	15.7%
2022	31.72	132^nd	188	29.8%
2023	20.74	202^nd	252	19.8%
2024	19.40	242^nd	301	19.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.32	29^th	44	34.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.46	113^th	121	6.6%
2024	12.40	63^rd	69	8.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.29	85^th	121	29.8%
2024	15.87	65^th	69	5.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.92	30^th	58	48.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	34.09	19^th	37	48.6%
2024	35.42	88^th	135	34.8%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridgewater Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	213	8	4	183	1	n/a	n/a	409
2010	234	1	2	190	10	n/a	n/a	437
2011	164	0	0	145	2	1	6	318
2012	152	0	0	147	2	1	3	305
2013	188	2	0	157	0	1	3	351
2014	197	2	0	169	1	1	4	374
2015	234	0	0	161	0	0	6	401
2016	251	2	0	166	0	0	6	425
2017	281	0	0	166	0	0	11	458
2018	296	1	0	144	0	0	10	451
2019	296	1	1	148	0	3	9	458
2020	320	1	1	165	0	2	14	503
2021	257	0	1	145	1	4	11	419
2022	290	0	2	138	5	9	8	452
2023	293	0	1	158	4	9	5	470

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridgewater Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	409	21.0	19.5	61.9
2010	437	22.5	19.4	64.5
2011	318	17.0	18.7	66
2012	305	22.0	13.8	81
2013	351	17.8	19.6	71.8
2014	374	18.0	20.7	70.3
2015	401	20.0	20.0	65.1
2016	425	20.0	21.2	61.2
2017	458	19.0	24.1	56.1
2018	451	21.0	21.3	47.5
2019	458	20.5	22.3	46.3
2020	503	22.2	22.6	46.5
2021	419	21.2	19.7	37
2022	452	21.7	20.7	40.9
2023	470	27.0	17.4	45.7

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 Bridgewater Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	409	21.0	19.5	61.9
2010	437	22.5	19.4	64.5
2011	318	17.0	18.7	66
2012	305	22.0	13.8	81
2013	351	17.8	19.6	71.8
2014	374	18.0	20.7	70.3
2015	401	20.0	20.0	65.1
2016	425	20.0	21.2	61.2
2017	458	19.0	24.1	56.1
2018	451	21.0	21.3	47.5
2019	458	20.5	22.3	46.3
2020	503	22.2	22.6	46.5
2021	419	21.2	19.7	37
2022	452	21.7	20.7	40.9
2023	470	27.0	17.4	45.7

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 Bridgewater Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$751 (12.1%)	$5,451 (87.9%)	$6,201

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgewater Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 202^nd of 252 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bridgewater Elementary School)	42.9	44.9	2%
3rd Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	54.6	50.1	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater Elementary School)	51.9	32.9	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	55.1	46.8	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Bridgewater Elementary School)	25.3	25	0.3%
5th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	44.7	42.3	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater Elementary School)	50	43.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	58.2	61	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	56.6	0.3%
All Grades Math (Bridgewater Elementary School)	29.4	32	2.6%
All Grades Math (Bonneville Joint District)	43.5	40.4	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bridgewater Elementary School)	43.9	36.2	7.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	56.4	51.7	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	458	470	2.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	148	158	6.8%
Pacific Islander	3	9	200%
White	296	293	1%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	45.7%	0.5%

Schools Near Bridgewater Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridgewater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1499 Indian Hollow Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 552-5577	470	27	17.4	45.7%	293 (62.3%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (33.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (1.9%)	5 (1.1%)	19.4	242^nd of 301 public elementary schools	19.6%		20.7	202^nd of 252 public elementary schools	19.8%	40	40.5	36.5	23.1	33.3	33.1	24.4	33.8	36.1	37.2	42.1	37.1	$6,201	$751	$5,451
Cloverdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3999 Greenwillow Lane	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4450	585	31	18.8	45.1%	427 (73.0%)	6 (1.0%)	137 (23.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	33.5	201^st of 301 public elementary schools	33.2%		49.5	127^th of 252 public elementary schools	49.6%	74	38.2	40.0	27.3	33.8	34.6	28.6	49.4	46.1	53.3	54.6	51.0	$6,124	$891	$5,234
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2935 North Golden Rod Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 552-7711	630	32	19.6	28.7%	535 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (11.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	66	98^th of 301 public elementary schools	67.4%		79.9	52^nd of 252 public elementary schools	79.4%	46	56.3	71.7	52.3	34.9	54.1	42.4	54.1	74.2	55.6	71.1	63.1	$7,328	$1,379	$5,950
Tiebreaker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3100 First Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4480	450	24	18.7	53.1%	317 (70.4%)	5 (1.1%)	109 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	34.4	199^th of 301 public elementary schools	33.9%		25.6	191^st of 252 public elementary schools	24.2%	8	46.1	32.1	36.8	39.6	38.5	31.6		42.9		54.4	48.4	$6,966	$1,250	$5,716
Summit Hills Elementary School	Public	K-6	2853 North Lucina Avenue	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4433	503	29	17.3	35.4%	367 (73.0%)	3 (0.6%)	121 (24.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	49.7	151^st of 301 public elementary schools	49.8%		55.6	109^th of 252 public elementary schools	56.7%	42		41.2	41.1		37.8	46.6		54.4	61.6		54.4	$7,954	$1,691	$6,264
Falls Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2455 Virlow Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4455	375	24	15.6	57.9%	258 (68.8%)	3 (0.8%)	93 (24.8%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	41.4	175^th of 301 public elementary schools	41.9%		33.4	169^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.9%	6	56.4		31.7		43.1	24.6	43.5		60.4		51.4	$9,076	$1,417	$7,659
Iona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5338 Owens Avenue	Iona	83427	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4440	664	28	23.7	24.5%	603 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	48.9	157^th of 301 public elementary schools	47.8%		47.1	138^th of 252 public elementary schools	45.2%	19	54.6	48.4	34.8	37.5	43.7		56.6	54.9	58.9	50.0	55.0	$5,983	$657	$5,326
Hillview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3075 Teton Street	Ammon	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4460	483	26	18.5	52.4%	365 (75.6%)	2 (0.4%)	100 (20.7%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	52.9	137^th of 301 public elementary schools	54.5%		48.2	133^rd of 252 public elementary schools	47.2%	4	51.4	49.1	40.6	52.5	48.3	40.6	48.6	49.1	68.1	52.5	54.9	$6,712	$953	$5,760
Dora Erickson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	850 Cleveland Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7612	450	24	18.7	75.3%	267 (59.3%)	8 (1.8%)	156 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	13.9	257^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.6%		8.6	241^st of 252 public elementary schools	4.4%	16	26.9	45.0	18.0	29.1	30.2	18.3		33.4	20.0		29.1	$8,165	$1,707	$6,459
Linden Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1305 9th Street	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7642	418	21	19.9	63.4%	300 (71.8%)	1 (0.2%)	101 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	24.3	225^th of 301 public elementary schools	25.2%		17.7	209^th of 252 public elementary schools	17.1%	16	35.4	46.0	23.6	33.3	34.5	23.6	50.8	43.2	30.6	37.1	41.1	$7,272	$1,109	$6,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgewater Elementary School

Is Bridgewater Elementary School a good school?

Bridgewater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Bridgewater Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bridgewater Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Mountain Middle School
High : Bonneville High School
High : Bonneville Online School

What district is Bridgewater Elementary School in?

Bonneville Joint District

How many students attend Bridgewater Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Bridgewater Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridgewater Elementary School?

Students at Bridgewater Elementary School are 62% White, 34% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

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