Bridge Street

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bridge Street School, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school that emphasizes a community-centered approach to education. Serving students in the local Northampton area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and active participation, often integrating project-based learning and collaborative activities that help students engage deeply with their community and the world around them.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families. By leveraging its location in the heart of Northampton, Bridge Street School frequently incorporates local resources and values into its programming, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and thoughtful citizens. Parents and guardians are typically encouraged to be active partners in their children’s education, contributing to a strong sense of school spirit and a collaborative educational experience.

281

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	91
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	23

White
142 (50.7%)
Hispanic
91 (32.5%)
Two or More
23 (8.2%)
Black
16 (5.7%)
Asian
8 (2.9%)

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:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1460
Website:	http://bridge.northampton-k12.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 42