Bridge

bridge.lexingtonma.org

345 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bridge Elementary School, located at 55 Middleby Road in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the highly regarded Lexington Public Schools district, Bridge is widely recognized for its strong academic standards, inclusive community, and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop both the intellectual capabilities and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its experienced faculty, rigorous curriculum, and active parent involvement, which are hallmarks of the Lexington school system. Bridge provides a variety of enrichment programs and support services designed to meet individual student needs, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. By maintaining a focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and citizenship, Bridge Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success in their future schooling while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

345

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	37
Black	15
Asian	174
Two or More	41

Asian
174 (50.4%)
White
78 (22.6%)
Two or More
41 (11.9%)
Hispanic
37 (10.7%)
Black
15 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington
Phone:	(781)861-2510
Website:	http://bridge.lexingtonma.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 61