BLACKHAM SCHOOL

Blackham School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 1,103 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 67 teachers, Blackham School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Blackham School, located at 425 Thorme Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public PK-8 institution serving the North End community. As part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students from early childhood through middle school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a structured environment, preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school community at Blackham is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school aims to engage students through various programs and initiatives designed to promote a positive school culture. By utilizing its website as a primary portal for communication, the school maintains an open line with families, providing essential resources such as calendars, staff directories, and academic policies to ensure that parents stay informed about their child's educational journey.

For more information, contact Blackham School at (203) 576-7951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606-3418
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BLACKHAM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, CT with about 1,103 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,103
Teachers:
67.75
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 1,103 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.1%
Black or African American
31.0%
White
18.7%
Asian
3.3%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
43.2%
Male
56.8%

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.