- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
John Winthrop School
Federal NCES profile for John Winthrop School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045000090
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Winthrop School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Winthrop School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Winthrop School ranks #1 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
John Winthrop School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090045000090 · Bridgeport, CT Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 12.6:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
John Winthrop School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
John Winthrop 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
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- This school 607
John Winthrop School
607 students
What this shows John Winthrop School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Winthrop School compares
John Winthrop 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
African American 20.1%
White 13.2%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, John Winthrop School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Winthrop School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Winthrop 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
- 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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Winthrop School
How many students attend John Winthrop School?
John Winthrop School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Winthrop School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Winthrop School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Winthrop School?
63.0% of students at John Winthrop School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Winthrop School?
The largest demographic group at John Winthrop School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Winthrop School?
John Winthrop School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Winthrop School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, John Winthrop School ranks #1 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 John Winthrop 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.