BEARDSLEY SCHOOL

Beardsley School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 teachers, Beardsley School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Beardsley School, located on Huntington Road in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. The school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards and a commitment to fostering personal and social growth.

Beyond classroom instruction, Beardsley School serves as a vital hub for the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s administration and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to ensure student success. By maintaining an focus on consistent academic development and character education, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, helping them develop the tools necessary to become productive, lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Beardsley School at (203) 576-7184 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 Huntington Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610-1709
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BEARDSLEY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, CT with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
24.6
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

* 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 336 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.0%
Black or African American
37.5%
White
5.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
1.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.