WILBUR CROSS SCHOOL

Wilbur Cross School, located at 1775 Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. As part of a large urban school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grades, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school’s environment is designed to foster basic learning skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Bridgeport educational framework.

The school functions as a community hub, balancing core curriculum requirements with the diverse needs of the Bridgeport student population. Like many schools in the district, Wilbur Cross emphasizes an inclusive environment that addresses the multifaceted challenges of urban education. By leveraging district-wide resources and community partnerships, the school aims to support student achievement and personal growth, maintaining a focus on grade-level standards and the preparation of students for future academic success.

1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606-1434
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WILBUR CROSS 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:
28.75
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 336 students

Black or African American
47.9%
Hispanic/Latino
45.2%
White
5.7%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.