At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372.5
Bridger Creative Science School: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Bridger Creative Science School
Bridger Creative Science School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Portland. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Portland SD 1J. NCES reports 474 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 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 White (67.1%) and multiracial (9.5%). English learners represent 17.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bridger Creative Science School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.15 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black3%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial9.5%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Portland SD 1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunnyside Environmental School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
461 reported students
Scott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
453 reported students
Alameda Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Rose City Park
Elementary · Grades KG–05
448 reported students
Hayhurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
525 reported students
Public schools near Bridger Creative Science School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Arthur Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 165 | 0.5 mi |
| Clark Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 330 | 0.6 mi |
| Vestal Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 257 | 1 mi |
| Atkinson Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 372 | 1.2 mi |
| Cherry Park Elementary School Elementary · David Douglas SD 40 | PK–05 | 442 | 1.3 mi |
| Glencoe Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 357 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bridger Creative Science School
What grades does Bridger Creative Science School serve?
Bridger Creative Science School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Portland SD 1J.
How many students attend Bridger Creative Science School?
Bridger Creative Science School reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 331 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridger Creative Science School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 474 students and 27.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bridger Creative Science School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bridger Creative Science School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portland SD 1J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bridger Creative Science School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.2% 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 Bridger Creative Science School in?
Bridger Creative Science School is part of Portland SD 1J, based in Portland, OR, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bridger Creative Science School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Portland Arthur Academy Charter School (0.5 mi), Clark Elementary School (0.6 mi), Vestal Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.