- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
Cesar Batalla School
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Batalla School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045000070
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Batalla School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools.
- #25 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Batalla School has class sizes larger than 90% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Batalla School ranks #25 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Cesar Batalla School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 090045000070 · Bridgeport, CT Other · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 14.8:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Cesar Batalla School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Cesar Batalla School 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
- This school
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- Read School
Read School
863 students
What this shows Cesar Batalla School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Batalla School compares
Cesar Batalla School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 121% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 990 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
African American 18.3%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Cesar Batalla School is less 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 Cesar Batalla School 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Read School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Batalla School'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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
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
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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Batalla School
How many students attend Cesar Batalla School?
Cesar Batalla School has 990 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Batalla School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Batalla School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Batalla School?
80.3% of students at Cesar Batalla School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Batalla School?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Batalla School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Batalla School?
Cesar Batalla School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Batalla School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Batalla School ranks #25 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 Cesar Batalla School, 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.