Longfellow School (Closed 2013)

139 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Longfellow School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(11-12)
42%
83%
(11-12)
33%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
32%
Black
44%
12%
White
4%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
456 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Longfellow School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Bridgeport School District.

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