Waltersville School

www.bridgeportedu.net/waltersville

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Waltersville School, located at 150 Hallett Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing educational programming for students in the Bridgeport Public School district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success within the Bridgeport educational pipeline.

As an active member of the Bridgeport school system, Waltersville focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school serves as a neighborhood hub that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. Families interested in specific school policies, grade-level offerings, or extracurricular activities can find further details through the official district portal provided via the school’s website.

451

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waltersville School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	276
Black	144
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
276 (61.2 %)
Black
144 (31.9 %)
White
22 (4.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)275-2400
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/waltersville
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 21

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waltersville School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	44
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waltersville School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	48.8%
Male	231	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)