Beardsley School

www.bridgeportedu.net/beardsley

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Beardsley School, located on Huntington Road in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. The school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards and a commitment to fostering personal and social growth.

Beyond classroom instruction, Beardsley School serves as a vital hub for the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s administration and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to ensure student success. By maintaining an focus on consistent academic development and character education, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, helping them develop the tools necessary to become productive, lifelong learners.

307

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beardsley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	165
Black	108
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
165 (53.7 %)
Black
108 (35.2 %)
White
16 (5.2 %)
Two or More
14 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)576-7184
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/beardsley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 34

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beardsley School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beardsley School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	52.8%
Male	145	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)