- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, CT
Read School
Federal NCES profile for Read School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090045000080
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Read School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools.
- #24 of 34
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Read School has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Read School ranks #24 of 34 schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Read School grew from 730 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 090045000080 · Bridgeport, CT Other · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 16.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Read School grew from 730 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Read 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
Read School
863 students
What this shows Read School reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Read School compares
Read 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 106% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Read School is about as mixed as 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 Read 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Read 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
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
Luis Munoz Marin School
Standard public school
709 students 13.4:1 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 (~863 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Read School
How many students attend Read School?
Read School has 863 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Read School?
The student-teacher ratio at Read School is 16.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Read School?
Read School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Read School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Read School ranks #24 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 Read 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.