- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
A.B. Skane Center
Federal NCES profile for A.B. Skane Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045000085
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A.B. Skane Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
A.B. Skane Center has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A.B. Skane Center ranks #5 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
A.B. Skane Center held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 090045000085 · Bridgeport, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 11.4:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
A.B. Skane Center held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
A.B. Skane Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,803 students
- Warren Harding
Warren Harding High School
1,324 students
- Blackham Schoo
Blackham School
1,088 students
- Bassick High S
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- This school 183
A.B. Skane Center
183 students
What this shows A.B. Skane Center reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How A.B. Skane Center compares
A.B. Skane Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 115% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 24.0%
White 15.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, A.B. Skane Center is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A.B. Skane Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A.B. Skane Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Standard public school
1,090 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Blackham School
Standard public school
1,088 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Batalla School
Standard public school
990 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Read School
Standard public school
863 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Geraldine Johnson School
Standard public school
825 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Standard public school
775 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about A.B. Skane Center
How many students attend A.B. Skane Center?
A.B. Skane Center has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.B. Skane Center?
The student-teacher ratio at A.B. Skane Center is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A.B. Skane Center?
78.1% of students at A.B. Skane Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A.B. Skane Center?
The largest demographic group at A.B. Skane Center is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A.B. Skane Center?
A.B. Skane Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does A.B. Skane Center rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, A.B. Skane Center ranks #5 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Besides A.B. Skane Center, Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students), Warren Harding High School (1,324 students), and Blackham School (1,088 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.