Luis Munoz Marin School

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724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Luis Muñoz Marín School, located at 479 Helen Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Named after the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico, the school reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

As part of the Bridgeport school system, the institution utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum while often integrating programs aimed at community engagement and cultural inclusivity. The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, working to bridge the gap between home and classroom through collaborative efforts with families and local organizations. By providing a structured academic atmosphere, Luis Muñoz Marín School strives to help its students achieve their personal best and meet state educational standards.

724

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luis Munoz Marin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	541
Black	133
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
541 (74.7 %)
Black
133 (18.4 %)
White
35 (4.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeport School District
Phone:	(203)576-8202
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/marin#calendar13812/20220510/month
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Luis Munoz Marin School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	80
Grade 7	113
Grade 8	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Luis Munoz Marin School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	48.2%
Male	375	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)