Enrollment
863
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090045000080
Read School — Bridgeport, CT
Federal NCES profile for Read School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Read School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Read School reports 863 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 106% above the Connecticut average and 45% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 863 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeport School District spends $23,852 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.0% from local sources (property taxes), 61.5% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Read School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 106% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 106% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,852
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 863 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 863 Top 91% in Connecticut — larger than 9% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.9% +106% vs state
NCES ID 090045000080
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 26.8%
White 6.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 863:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Read School.
$23,852
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Similar other schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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1,088 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cesar Batalla School
Standard public school
990 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Geraldine Johnson School
Standard public school
825 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Standard public school
775 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin School
Standard public school
709 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Read School
How many students attend Read School?
Read School has 863 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Read School?
The student-teacher ratio at Read School is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Read School?
74.9% of students at Read School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Read School?
The largest demographic group at Read School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Read School?
Read School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.