Read School

www.bridgeportedu.net/read#calendar15775/20220510/month

863 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Read School, located on Ezra Street 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 fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, striving to provide a structured educational experience that prepares young learners for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website highlights its role as a key educational provider within the city, focusing on curriculum alignment and maintaining active communication with families. By integrating classroom instruction with extracurricular support, Read School aims to encourage student engagement and academic growth. For parents and community members, the school provides essential resources and updates regarding district policies, school-wide events, and administrative information, reinforcing its mission to maintain a collaborative partnership between home and school.

863

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Read School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	549
Black	231
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
549 (63.6%)
Black
231 (26.8%)
White
57 (6.6%)
Two or More
18 (2.1%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)576-8030
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/read#calendar15775/20220510/month
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	733
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 51

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Read School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	77
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Read School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	402	46.6%
Male	461	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)