Park City Magnet School

1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606

www.bridgeportedu.net/pcm

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Park City Magnet School, located on Chopsey Hill Road in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a specialized K-8 institution within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it operates with a unique curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and provide students with diverse learning opportunities beyond those found in a traditional neighborhood school setting. The school emphasizes a theme-based approach to education, aiming to engage students through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaborative projects that prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

The school serves a vibrant and diverse community, prioritizing a supportive environment that encourages parent and community involvement. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment programs, Park City Magnet strives to cultivate both high achievement and personal growth. Its mission focuses on creating a rigorous but nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and become active, thoughtful participants in their educational journey.

488

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park City Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	221
Black	183
Asian	17
Two or More	13
American Indian	5

Hispanic
221 (45.3 %)
Black
183 (37.5 %)
White
49 (10.0 %)
Asian
17 (3.5 %)
Two or More
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

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)576-7547
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/pcm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 35

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park City Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	40
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park City Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	52.9%
Male	230	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)