James J. Curiale School

www.bridgeportedu.net/curiale

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

James J. Curiale School, located at 300 Laurel Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating support services, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of their community.

Beyond its focus on core academics, James J. Curiale School places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school utilizes its online presence and district resources to keep parents informed and involved in their children's educational journey. Through various programs and a dedicated staff, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, promoting both personal achievement and a strong sense of school pride.

523

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James J. Curiale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	286
Black	168
Asian	21
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
286 (54.7 %)
Black
168 (32.1 %)
White
31 (5.9 %)
Asian
21 (4.0 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)576-8437
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/curiale
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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 7

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James J. Curiale School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James J. Curiale School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	49.5%
Male	264	50.5%

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