Paul Laurence Dunbar School

www.bridgeportedu.net/Dunbar

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Paul Laurence Dunbar School, located on Union Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serves as a public elementary school within the Bridgeport Public Schools district. Named after the celebrated African American poet and novelist, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. It caters to a diverse student body, providing core curriculum instruction alongside support services designed to meet the unique needs of its urban population.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by utilizing data-driven instruction and promoting a positive school climate. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Bridgeport community, Dunbar School seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom learning with social-emotional support, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.

391

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	240
Black	124
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
240 (61.4%)
Black
124 (31.7%)
White
13 (3.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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)576-7194
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/Dunbar
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
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 42

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	21
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	43
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	49.6%
Male	197	50.4%

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