How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bethel School District | Bridgeport School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethel, Connecticut | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 3,223 | 19,337 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 13.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bethel School District | Bridgeport School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,050 | $23,852 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.3% | 18.5% |
| State Revenue | 26.0% | 61.5% |
| Local Revenue | 67.7% | 20.0% |
Bethel School District
Federal State Local
Bridgeport School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bethel School District | Bridgeport School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 8.0% |
| African American | 4.5% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 59.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.0% | 75.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bethel School District | Bridgeport School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 71 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 372:1 | 440.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 25.4% |
School Types
Bethel School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Bridgeport School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.