LUIS MUNOZ MARIN SCHOOL

Luis Munoz Marin School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 808 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, Luis Munoz Marin School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Luis Muñoz Marín School, located at 479 Helen Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Named after the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico, the school reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

As part of the Bridgeport school system, the institution utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum while often integrating programs aimed at community engagement and cultural inclusivity. The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, working to bridge the gap between home and classroom through collaborative efforts with families and local organizations. By providing a structured academic atmosphere, Luis Muñoz Marín School strives to help its students achieve their personal best and meet state educational standards.

For more information, contact Luis Munoz Marin School at (203) 576-8202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

479 Helen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608-1321
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LUIS MUNOZ MARIN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, CT with about 808 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
808
Teachers:
53.75
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 808 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.5%
Black or African American
25.1%
White
9.0%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.