Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy

www.bridgeportedu.net/claytor

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy, located on Ocean Terrace in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a specialized public school operating under the Bridgeport Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to attract students from diverse backgrounds by offering a focused curriculum that often emphasizes specific themes—such as science, technology, engineering, or the arts—aimed at fostering academic excellence and preparing students for future success in a competitive educational landscape.

The school serves the local Bridgeport community by providing a structured learning environment that integrates core academic subjects with innovative instructional strategies. By participating in the magnet school program, Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy seeks to provide students with enhanced educational resources and unique learning opportunities that differ from traditional neighborhood schools. Families interested in enrollment, specific program details, or current school policies can find further information through the official Bridgeport Public Schools website at http://www.bridgeportedu.com.

450

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	245
Black	165
Asian	3
Two or More	13

Hispanic
245 (54.4%)
Black
165 (36.7%)
White
24 (5.3%)
Two or More
13 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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)275-1285
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/claytor
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 56

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 48