Wilbur Cross School

1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606

www.bridgeportedu.net/cross

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wilbur Cross School, located at 1775 Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. As part of a large urban school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grades, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school’s environment is designed to foster basic learning skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Bridgeport educational framework.

The school functions as a community hub, balancing core curriculum requirements with the diverse needs of the Bridgeport student population. Like many schools in the district, Wilbur Cross emphasizes an inclusive environment that addresses the multifaceted challenges of urban education. By leveraging district-wide resources and community partnerships, the school aims to support student achievement and personal growth, maintaining a focus on grade-level standards and the preparation of students for future academic success.

318

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilbur Cross School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	188
Black	100
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
188 (59.1%)
Black
100 (31.4%)
White
18 (5.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
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)275-2100
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/cross
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 17

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wilbur Cross School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	37
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	35
Grade 8	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wilbur Cross School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	42.5%
Male	183	57.5%

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