Student Growth & Building Capacities
Bridgeport ISD is projected to grow by nearly 800 new students by 2032.
This is a 40% increase in student enrollment.
Enrollment Projections
Bridgeport ISD is forecasted to enroll over 2,300 students by the 2026-27 school year, and nearly 2,900 students by the 2031-32 school year.
Projects to address anticipated growth and building capacities include replacement of the original 66-year old Bridgeport Middle School building, construction of a new elementary school and reconfiguration of grade levels to address projected student growth and ensure vertical alignment across Kindergarten through fifth grades.
Current Capacity
Elementary School
Functional Capacity: 648
Current enrollment: 525
81% capacity
Intermediate School
Functional Capacity: 648
Current enrollment: 448
69% capacity
Middle School
Functional Capacity: 808
Current enrollment: 458
57% capacity
High School
Functional Capacity: 881
Current enrollment: 634
72% capacity
Building capacity in 8 years
Elementary School
Projected enrollment for 2028:
651 (100% capacity)
Projected enrollment for 2032:
738 (114% capacity)
114% capacity
Intermediate School
Projected enrollment for 2032:
645
100% capacity
Middle School
Projected enrollment for 2032:
637
79% capacity
High School
Projected enrollment for 2032:
811
92% capacity
The current Intermediate school was built in 1969 and would require substantial renovations.
The long-range facility planning committee recommended the district build a new elementary, eliminate the current model of having an intermediate campus and instead, have two kindergarten through grade five elementary campuses.
The current Intermediate school could then be used as a district facility in the future.
The change in grade configurations to a K-5 system creates vertical alignment and offers teachers the opportunity to collaborate and focus on instruction.
Proposed Improvement Projects
Projected Completion: Summer 2025
- Demolish the original structure of the building
- Build a new building behind the existing building
- Create a parking lot where the current building is located
- Provide more space for Fine Arts programs
- Provide more space for Special Programs
- Capacity for 696 students
Projected Completion: Spring 2026
- Land purchase for the new elementary school
- Build Additional Elementary Campus – Location still to be determined
- Grade Reconfiguration – both campuses will house grades K-5
- This configuration will align with most elementary schools in the state
- Addresses capacity issues at Bridgeport Elementary
- Ability for vertical alignment across grades K-5
- Allows for strong connections with peers
- Tightly-aligned curriculum
Floral
- Updated floral and horticulture materials
- Floral Walk-in Cooler
- New greenhouse cover
Ag Mechanics
- New air filtration system for welding shop
- Metal storage system
- Awning built to work outside of the welding shop
Animal Science
- New Rabbit Cage Units
- New Cattle Trailer
- Cattle Working pens
- Grooming blowers
- Fans
- Hay Rings
- Update Large Animal Barn
- Food & Equipment Storage
Automotive
- All new air reels/hoses
- Paint shop and parking area
- Security Fencing
- Tool carts
- New tooling (better quality)
- Electrical trainers
- Flammable storage locker
- Safety Disposal Bins
- New Diagnostic computers
- HVAC machine
- Voltmeters
- New tire machines
- Engine test stands
- Drop down light/power at each bay
Audio/Visual Production
- Computer Lab
- Wireless Printer Capability
- Sound headphones for students
- Updated Camera/Film Equipment
- Updated Sound Equipment
- Sound Proof A/V Room
Business
- 30 Dell Inspiron 14″ Touch Laptops
- Flip and Store tables w/ Chairs
Projected Completion: Spring 2026
- Provides more space for Fine Arts programs
- Provides more space for Campus programs
- Provides ability to host multiple events at the same time
Tennis Court Improvements:
Projected Completion: Summer 2025
- Add two additional tennis courts
- Provide restrooms and storage facility
- Provides improved lighting
More Information on Bridgeport Elementary #2
Have questions about the proposed second Bridgeport elementary campus? Check out the additional information below:
- The current elementary school only serves students in grades PreK-2nd grade. The campus will be over capacity (651 students) by the year 2028.
- The average size of an elementary campus in the state of Texas is 507 students.
- The current enrollment of Bridgeport Elementary is 520.
- The current Intermediate school was built in 1969 and is in need of substantial renovations.
- The long-range facility planning committee voted to build a new elementary, eliminate our current model of having an elementary campus and an intermediate campus and instead, have two kindergarten through grade five campuses.
- The current Intermediate school could then be used as a district facility in the future.
- What percentage of elementary campuses across the state of Texas have a K-2 campus?
- There are 4,887 elementaries in the state.
- 74 of those campuses are K – Grade 2
- 106 of those campuses are Grades 3-5
- 2,547 are PreK/Early Childhood – Grade 5
- Bridgeport ISD is in the minority in regards to how we configure grade levels.
- Our intermediate school, for Spring 2022 was rated ‘Not Rated’ with a score of a 68.
- Only campuses in the state that received a score of 70 or higher were given a rating of A, B, or C.
- We do not have data that suggests the way we currently configure our grade levels is supporting positive student achievement.
- The District leadership team is currently looking into possibilities for land purchase to build an elementary school.
- A typical elementary school sits on 18 acres of land.
- The majority of the new homes being built in Bridgeport ISD are being built north and east of Bridgeport and Highway 380, which would be a prime location for a new elementary school.
- We currently serve 91 students in PreK.
- Due to this small number of students, our PreK program may only be offered on one campus, for all families in BISD, pending future PreK enrollment.
- Designated school attendance zones enable the District to make the best use of faculty, staff, and facilities.
- District leadership and professional demographers would draft possible attendance zone boundaries.
- Parents and community members would be asked to review and give input regarding the proposed zones at an attendance zone meeting prior to final decisions being made.
The community would be able to nominate and vote on the naming of the new elementary school.