Beardsley School

www.bridgeportedu.net/beardsley

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Beardsley School, located on Huntington Road in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. The school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards and a commitment to fostering personal and social growth.

Beyond classroom instruction, Beardsley School serves as a vital hub for the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s administration and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to ensure student success. By maintaining an focus on consistent academic development and character education, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, helping them develop the tools necessary to become productive, lifelong learners.

327

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beardsley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	213
Black	91
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
213 (65.1%)
Black
91 (27.8%)
Two or More
13 (4.0%)
White
9 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)576-7184
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/beardsley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 39

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beardsley School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beardsley School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	46.8%
Male	174	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)