Geraldine Johnson School

475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

www.bridgeportedu.net/johnson

825 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Geraldine Johnson School, located at 475 Lexington Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving a diverse student population within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills needed for students to succeed in later grades. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while nurturing their individual potential.

Beyond its academic core, the school works to engage the local community and provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families regarding policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As part of a large urban school district, Geraldine Johnson School prioritizes equitable access to learning, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can collaborate, learn, and grow together.

825

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Geraldine Johnson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	569
Black	181
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Hispanic
569 (69.0%)
Black
181 (21.9%)
White
36 (4.4%)
Two or More
24 (2.9%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)275-2500
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/johnson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	740
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 12

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Geraldine Johnson School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	93
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	93
Grade 8	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Geraldine Johnson School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	45.5%
Male	450	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)