Enrollment
436
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Multicultural Magnet School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Multicultural Magnet School
Multicultural Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 436 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 is high: 74.2% of students qualify for free meals, 104% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Park City Prep Charter School (434 students): Multicultural Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 19.7:1).
Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students) and Warren Harding High School (1,324 students) alongside Multicultural 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 Multicultural Magnet School compares
Multicultural 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,908
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Multicultural 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 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
- 1,803
- 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 elementary schools in Bridgeport
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Multicultural Magnet School a good school?
Multicultural Magnet School earns 40/100 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 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.
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