At a glance
Reported students
613
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk: 613 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Miami. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 613 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.5%) and White (17.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic63.5%
- Black16.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKeel Academy Central
Elementary · Grades PK–06
610 reported students
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
621 reported students
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
625 reported students
Clarence Boswell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Floral Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
585 reported students
Public schools near Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside K-8 School Elementary · Osceola | PK–08 | 1,496 | 0.7 mi |
| Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy Elementary · Polk | PK–08 | 1,108 | 0.8 mi |
| Four Corners Charter School Elementary · Charter · Osceola | KG–05 | 1,103 | 1.8 mi |
| Lake Pointe Academy Elementary · Lake | PK–08 | 985 | 2.9 mi |
| Pinecrest Academy Four Corners Elementary · Charter · Lake | KG–08 | 583 | 3.1 mi |
| Bella Citta Elementary · Polk | PK–08 | 1,459 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeprep Academy of Polk
What grades does Bridgeprep Academy of Polk serve?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Polk.
How many students attend Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk reported 613 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 613 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bridgeprep Academy of Polk a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bridgeprep Academy of Polk students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bridgeprep Academy of Polk in?
Bridgeprep Academy of Polk is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bridgeprep Academy of Polk?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside K-8 School (0.7 mi), Citrus Ridge a Civics Academy (0.8 mi), Four Corners Charter School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.