Enrollment
1,090
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090020801493Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #33 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy ranks #33 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090020801493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achievement First Bridgeport Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 1,090 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Connecticut schools and 70% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 65.0% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,090 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District spends $14,717 per pupil, 38% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bridgeport's public schools, it stands alongside Blackham School (1,088 students): Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Achievement First Bridgeport Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,090 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Connecticut, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achievement First Bridgeport Academy compares
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 70% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 79% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,090
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 98% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District, which includes Achievement First Bridgeport Academy.
$14,717
Per student
-38%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 79.4%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Luis Munoz Marin School
Standard public school
709 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,090 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
How many students attend Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy has 1,090 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is 20.6:1, which is 70% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
65.0% of students at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievement First Bridgeport Academy rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy ranks #33 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.
Is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy a good school?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District?
None; Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is its only campus.
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