BARNUM SCHOOL

Barnum School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 603 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 46 teachers, Barnum School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Barnum School, located on Waterview Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its curriculum is structured to build core competencies in literacy and numeracy while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Barnum School is committed to community engagement and the holistic development of its students. By leveraging resources available through the Bridgeport school system, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Through a focus on consistent educational standards and strong school-home partnerships, Barnum aims to prepare its young learners to become productive and responsible members of the greater Bridgeport community.

For more information, contact Barnum School at (203) 275-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
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BARNUM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, CT with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
603
Teachers:
46.75
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 603 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.7%
Black or African American
23.1%
White
9.5%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.