Luis Munoz Marin School

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709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Luis Muñoz Marín School, located at 479 Helen Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Named after the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico, the school reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

As part of the Bridgeport school system, the institution utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum while often integrating programs aimed at community engagement and cultural inclusivity. The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, working to bridge the gap between home and classroom through collaborative efforts with families and local organizations. By providing a structured academic atmosphere, Luis Muñoz Marín School strives to help its students achieve their personal best and meet state educational standards.

709

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luis Munoz Marin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	562
Black	110
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
562 (79.3%)
Black
110 (15.5%)
White
20 (2.8%)
Two or More
14 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeport School District
Phone:	(203)576-8202
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/marin#calendar13812/20220510/month
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Luis Munoz Marin School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	98
Grade 7	91
Grade 8	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Luis Munoz Marin School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	48.4%
Male	366	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)