Excellent
#146 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 7% in state
Bridges Community Elementary
Elementary School · Mankato Public School District · North Mankato, MN
A Mankato Public School District elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 GARFIELD AVE, North Mankato, MN 56003
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridges Community Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 82% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bridges Community Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Mankato), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,587
Median home value
$260,800
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Prairie Care MankatoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mankato Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #3 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridges Community Elementary is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges Community Elementary
Bridges Community Elementary is a public elementary school in North Mankato, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges Community Elementary
What grades does Bridges Community Elementary serve?
Bridges Community Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bridges Community Elementary?
Bridges Community Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Community Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges Community Elementary rank in MN?
Bridges Community Elementary ranks #146 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bridges Community Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges Community Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bridges Community Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges Community Elementary has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bridges Community Elementary a charter school?
No, Bridges Community Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridges Community Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bridges Community Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges Community Elementary?
22.8% of students at Bridges Community Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Nicollet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (507) 387-2800
- Area population (ZIP 56003)
- 15,319
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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