Bridgeview Elementary School

7800 S Thomas Ave
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bridgeview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridgeview Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

Bridgeview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeview Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2256 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
27%
24%
30%
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
9%
17%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Bridgeview Elementary School is ranked #2256 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bridgeview Elementary School?
428 students attend Bridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bridgeview Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeview Elementary School?
Bridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Bridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bridgeview Elementary School part of?
Bridgeview Elementary School is part of Indian Springs School District 109.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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