How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Barnum School | Waltersville School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Bridgeport, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 588 | 432 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.7% | 94.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Barnum School | Waltersville School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,514 | $20,514 |
| District | Bridgeport Public Schools | Bridgeport Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Barnum School | Waltersville School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| African American | 23.0% | 32.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.0% | 61.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Barnum School | Waltersville School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 574:1 | 422:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.6% | 37.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.