Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Columbus School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbus School serves the southern part of Bridgeport, CT, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbus School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Columbus School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus School's ranking?
Columbus School is ranked #925 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Columbus School?
546 students attend Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Columbus School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus School?
Columbus School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Columbus School offer ?
Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbus School part of?
Columbus School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus School located?
Columbus School is located in the South End neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT.
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