Average
#1133 of 2,105 schools in WI
Based on limited data
Bridges Elementary
Elementary School · Sauk Prairie School District · Prairie Du Sac, WI
A Sauk Prairie School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1200 Broadway St, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridges 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,194
Median home value
$333,800
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
| Tower Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 211 | 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.
Sauk Prairie School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridges Elementary is listed in Sauk Prairie School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges Elementary
Bridges Elementary is a public elementary school in Prairie Du Sac, WI, part of Sauk Prairie School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges Elementary
What grades does Bridges Elementary serve?
Bridges Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bridges Elementary?
Bridges Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges Elementary rank in WI?
Bridges Elementary ranks #1,133 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Bridges Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bridges Elementary a charter school?
No, Bridges Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridges Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bridges Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges Elementary?
26.2% of students at Bridges 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (608) 643-1800
- Area population (ZIP 53578)
- 6,444
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 53578; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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