EDISON SCHOOL

Edison School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 241 students offering grade levels from 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 19 teachers, Edison School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Edison School, located at 115 Boston Terrace in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging its position within the city’s educational framework, Edison School aims to provide students with a well-rounded curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its structured academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, Edison School strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning, preparing its students for success in their future educational endeavors. For families seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official web portal that serves as a central hub for communication and administrative information.

For more information, contact Edison School at (203) 576-7183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2505
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EDISON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, CT with about 241 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
241
Teachers:
19.3
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
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 241 students

Black or African American
46.9%
Hispanic/Latino
37.3%
White
10.8%
Asian
3.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.