How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bridgeport School District | Preston School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut | Preston, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 19,337 | 440 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bridgeport School District | Preston School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,852 | $35,156 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 2.2% |
| State Revenue | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| Local Revenue | 20.0% | 66.5% |
Bridgeport School District
Federal State Local
Preston School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bridgeport School District | Preston School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.0% | 80.5% |
| African American | 27.3% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.8% | 10.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.1% | 19.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bridgeport School District | Preston School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 71 | — |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 440.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 35.2% |
School Types
Bridgeport School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Preston 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.