Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 270 schools in district

BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER

5710 LA COSTA DR, ORLANDO, FL 32807ORANGE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
309
Students
Total enrolled
$12,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 309 students in grades KG–08 in ORLANDO, Florida.
9% below average funding
District spends $12,987 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER is a mid-sized elementary in ORLANDO, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 309 students. The district invests $12,987 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER

309
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 153 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 207 students
Student Composition
81%
12%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120144008550

Academic Outcomes at BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32807

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,987Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,987
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,714
Student Support$2,467
Administration$1,558
Operations$1,948
Other$1,299
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,987 spent per student, an estimated $5,753 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
53%
State government
28.8%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT HUNTERS CREEK
↓
Middle
LAKE NONA MIDDLESOUTHWEST MIDDLEHORIZON WEST MIDDLEINNOVATION MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
LAKE NONA HIGHTIMBER CREEK HIGHAPOPKA HIGHCYPRESS CREEK HIGH
+19 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictORANGE →
Phone: (786)476-2038
NCES ID: 120144008550
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ORLANDO seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
5710 LA COSTA DR, ORLANDO, FL 32807
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.