Bridgeport Elementary

1935 Edwina Bridgeport RD
Newport, TN 37821

www.cocke.k12.tn.us

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bridgeport Elementary School is a public school located in Newport, Tennessee, serving as part of the Cocke County School District. Situated at 1935 Edwina Bridgeport Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a part of the broader Cocke County educational system, it follows the district's mission to prepare students for academic success through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and student development within a supportive rural environment.

The school functions as a community hub for families in the Newport area, emphasizing the importance of school-home partnerships in the educational process. By utilizing the resources provided through the Cocke County School District, Bridgeport Elementary strives to maintain consistent academic standards while addressing the unique needs of its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details can find further resources on the district's official website at http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us.

261

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridgeport Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
245 (93.9%)
Hispanic
10 (3.8%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Cocke County
Phone:	(423)623-5780
Website:	http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 3

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 41