Columbus School

300 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

www.bridgeportedu.net/columbus

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Columbus School, located at 300 University Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Situated in a central area of the city, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Columbus School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The faculty and staff prioritize creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in various school activities. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding Bridgeport community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both personal growth and civic responsibility.

542

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	375
Black	111
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
375 (69.2 %)
Black
111 (20.5 %)
White
41 (7.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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)275-2100
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/columbus
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
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 45

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Columbus School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Columbus School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	44.6%
Male	300	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)