Cesar Batalla School

www.bridgeportedu.net/batalla

990 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cesar Batalla School, located on Howard Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a vital educational hub for its local community. As part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, while also focusing on the social-emotional development necessary for them to become productive, engaged citizens within their community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cesar Batalla School is known for its commitment to inclusivity and cultural responsiveness, reflecting the diverse population of the Bridgeport area. By integrating technology into the classroom and encouraging active parental and community involvement, the school strives to bridge the gap between home and education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to ensure that each student has the resources and mentorship required to reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging atmosphere.

990

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Batalla School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	733
Black	181
Asian	14
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
733 (74.0%)
Black
181 (18.3%)
White
44 (4.4%)
Two or More
16 (1.6%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)
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)579-8501
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/batalla
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	889
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 45

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Batalla School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	113
Grade 6	127
Grade 7	117
Grade 8	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Batalla School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	458	46.3%
Male	532	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)