- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045001918
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #10 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy ranks #10 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 090045001918 · Bridgeport, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15.5:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy 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 450
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
450 students
What this shows Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy compares
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 124% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 36.7%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy 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 Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy'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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
How many students attend Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
81.5% of students at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy ranks #10 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 Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, 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.