Barnum School

495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608

www.bridgeportedu.net/Barnum

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Barnum School, located on Waterview Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering both academic and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Its curriculum is structured to build core competencies in literacy and numeracy while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills necessary for future academic success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Barnum School is committed to community engagement and the holistic development of its students. By leveraging resources available through the Bridgeport school system, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Through a focus on consistent educational standards and strong school-home partnerships, Barnum aims to prepare its young learners to become productive and responsible members of the greater Bridgeport community.

580

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnum School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	383
Black	147
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
383 (66.0 %)
Black
147 (25.3 %)
White
40 (6.9 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
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)275-2300
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/Barnum
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	545
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 53

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barnum School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	51
Grade 8	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barnum School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	42.9%
Male	331	57.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)