John Winthrop School

www.bridgeportedu.net/winthrop

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John Winthrop School, located at 85 Eckart Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a public elementary school within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the local community, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates with the goal of preparing its student body for future academic success while fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse educational needs of its population.

As part of the Bridgeport school system, John Winthrop emphasizes the development of essential life skills and character alongside traditional curriculum standards. The school utilizes resources provided by the district to support student growth, often engaging families and the community to enhance the learning experience. By maintaining a structured educational environment, the institution aims to help students achieve grade-level proficiency and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for transition into middle school and beyond.

600

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Winthrop School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	340
Black	125
Asian	26
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
340 (56.7 %)
Black
125 (20.8 %)
White
89 (14.8 %)
Asian
26 (4.3 %)
Two or More
17 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
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)576-7769
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/winthrop
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 18

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 84