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#677 of 990 schools in CT
Barnum School
Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT
A Bridgeport School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
495 Waterview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06608
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnum School score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barnum School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,008
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
7.3%
Homeownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltersville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Marin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bridgeport School District
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #12 of 36
- District spending per student
- $20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnum School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnum School
Barnum School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 587 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnum School
What grades does Barnum School serve?
Barnum School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barnum School?
Barnum School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnum School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnum School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnum School rank in CT?
Barnum School ranks #677 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Barnum School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnum School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barnum School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnum School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barnum School a charter school?
No, Barnum School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnum School a Title I school?
No, Barnum School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnum School?
94.5% of students at Barnum School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (203) 275-2300
- Area population (ZIP 06608)
- 12,558
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06608; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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