How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bridgeport School District | Regional School District 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut | Prospect, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 19,337 | 1,958 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bridgeport School District | Regional School District 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,852 | $24,120 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 4.4% |
| State Revenue | 61.5% | 32.3% |
| Local Revenue | 20.0% | 63.3% |
Bridgeport School District
Federal State Local
Regional School District 16
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bridgeport School District | Regional School District 16 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.0% | 77.5% |
| African American | 27.3% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.8% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.1% | 16.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bridgeport School District | Regional School District 16 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 71 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 440.5:1 | 205.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 6.0% |
School Types
Bridgeport School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Regional School District 16
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.