- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeport, CT
Multicultural Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Multicultural Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090045001127
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Multicultural Magnet School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools.
- #12 of 44
- public schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Multicultural Magnet School has class sizes larger than 88% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Multicultural Magnet School ranks #12 of 44 public schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Multicultural Magnet School grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 090045001127 · Bridgeport, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Multicultural Magnet School grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Multicultural Magnet 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 436
Multicultural Magnet School
436 students
What this shows Multicultural Magnet School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Multicultural Magnet School compares
Multicultural Magnet School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 104% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
14.5:1
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
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
African American 12.4%
White 11.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Multicultural Magnet 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 Multicultural Magnet 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Multicultural Magnet 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 elementary schools in Bridgeport
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Multicultural Magnet School
How many students attend Multicultural Magnet School?
Multicultural Magnet School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Multicultural 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 Multicultural Magnet School?
74.2% of students at Multicultural Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Multicultural Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Multicultural Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Multicultural Magnet School?
Multicultural Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Multicultural Magnet School rank among public schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Multicultural Magnet School ranks #12 of 44 public 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 public schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Besides Multicultural 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.