NEW BEGINNINGS INC FAMILY ACADEMY

New Beginnings Inc Family Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Beginnings Inc. Family Academy, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a supportive and structured environment for students who may have struggled in traditional school settings. The academy emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, blending rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional development. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, the institution aims to foster strong, individualized relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that each learner receives the attention necessary to overcome personal or academic hurdles.

Beyond its core curriculum, the academy is deeply committed to family engagement and community involvement, reflecting its belief that a student's success is rooted in a collaborative support system. The school provides various resources and programming designed to empower both students and their families, aiming to break cycles of underachievement. By focusing on personal accountability, character building, and academic preparedness, New Beginnings Inc. Family Academy strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence required to transition successfully into higher education or the workforce.

For more information, contact New Beginnings Inc Family Academy at (203) 384-2897 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
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NEW BEGINNINGS INC FAMILY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Bridgeport, CT with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Connecticut State Board of Education
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

Black or African American
58.1%
Hispanic/Latino
34.6%
White
3.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.