Enrollment
492
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045001590
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools.
- #15 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School has class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School ranks #15 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Connecticut schools and 20% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.5% 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 Achievement First Bridgeport Academy (1,090 students): Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 20.6:1).
Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students) and Warren Harding High School (1,324 students) alongside Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School.
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 Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School compares
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
African American 24.8%
White 20.1%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School.
$20,908
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 61.5%
Federal 18.5%
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.
How Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~492 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
How many students attend Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School?
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School is 14.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School?
56.2% of students at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School?
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School ranks #15 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 Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School a good school?
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. 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 Bridgeport School District?
Besides Interdistrict Discovery Magnet 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.
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