GERALDINE CLAYTOR MAGNET ACADEMY

Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is a public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeport School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy 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.

Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, located on Ocean Terrace in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a specialized public school operating under the Bridgeport Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from diverse backgrounds by offering a focused curriculum that often emphasizes specific themes—such as science, technology, engineering, or the arts—aimed at fostering academic excellence and preparing students for future success in a competitive educational landscape.

The school serves the local Bridgeport community by providing a structured learning environment that integrates core academic subjects with innovative instructional strategies. By participating in the magnet school program, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy seeks to provide students with enhanced educational resources and unique learning opportunities that differ from traditional neighborhood schools. Families interested in enrollment, specific program details, or current school policies can find further information through the official Bridgeport Public Schools website at http://www.bridgeportedu.com.

For more information, contact Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy at (203) 275-1285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
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GERALDINE CLAYTOR MAGNET ACADEMY is a public school in Bridgeport, CT with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
455
Teachers:
27.55
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 455 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.7%
Black or African American
42.0%
White
9.2%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.