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Learning Bridge

Public, Charter Grades K-8

Summary

Learning Bridge is a public charter elementary school located in Ely, Nevada, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 12 districts in Nevada and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Learning Bridge consistently outperforms the state-sponsored charter school average and the overall Nevada average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade students achieved significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (68.4%) and Reading (68.4%) compared to the state-sponsored charter school averages (34.1% and 51.4%, respectively) and the Nevada averages (22.8% and 39.4%, respectively). Additionally, Learning Bridge's overall proficiency rates in Science (43.6%) are higher than the state-sponsored charter school average (36.3%) and the Nevada average (26%). The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (25.57%) and students of two or more races (6.82%), compared to the nearby McGill Elementary and David E Norman Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students.

Furthermore, Learning Bridge has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.1% to 8.72% over the past three school years, in contrast to the nearby public schools, such as McGill Elementary and David E Norman Elementary, which have a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with both schools reporting 100% eligibility. Additionally, Learning Bridge's spending per student has ranged from $7,009 to $8,219 over the past three school years, which is lower than the spending per student at the nearby public schools, such as McGill Elementary ($15,224) and David E Norman Elementary ($12,673), suggesting that the school is able to achieve strong academic outcomes while utilizing its resources more efficiently.

166

Students ?

41.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,017

Per pupil spending ?

18.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 E 13th Street
Ely, NV 89301

(775) 293-8009

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Hispanic:

22.9%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2021

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nevada average (33% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Large classes — about 42 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg52%

Nevada avg39%

Not ranked this year

Learning Bridge did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

1^st of 12State Sponsored Charter Schools among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2021	84.7	37 of 324	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	143 of 388	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.8	132 of 351	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.8	158 of 347	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2023	96.7	4 of 152	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	79.4	31 of 151	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	26 of 145	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	42 of 159	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	56.4	42 of 126	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.1	82 of 122	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

Reading36%-9 vs state

Mathematics32%-4 vs state

Science26%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)		SBAC Reading (2025)					SBAC Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Learning Bridge	Public, Charter	K-8	1400 E 13th Street	Ely	89301	White Pine County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 293-8009	166	4	41.5	18.7%	112 (67.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (22.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.8%)								(n/a)		31.5				72.2	36.5	25.6	$7,017	$475	$6,542
David E Norman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 E 11th ST	Ely	89301	White Pine County	White Pine County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 289-4846	362	24	14.8	100.0%	205 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (30.9%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.7%)	15.3	328^th of 379 public elementary schools	13.5%		22.1	283^rd of 377 public elementary schools	24.9%	45	37.7	23.7	28.3	24.4	19.6		23.8		$13,439	$3,437	$10,002
McGill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25 Avenue F	Mc Gill	89318	White Pine County	White Pine County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 235-7722	131	8	16.0	100.0%	101 (77.1%)	1 (0.8%)	15 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.1%)								(n/a)		19.2					32.6		$17,127	$3,331	$13,796

Frequently Asked Questions about Learning Bridge

What is the racial makeup of Learning Bridge?

Students at Learning Bridge are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Learning Bridge?

In the 2024-25 school year, 166 students attended Learning Bridge.

What district is Learning Bridge in?

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