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Barnum School

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 8 · Bridgeport School District

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About Barnum School

Barnum School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Enrollment was 588 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bridgeport. There are about 13.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (44 teachers in all). It is one of 36 schools in Bridgeport School District. Families comparing options will find 92 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city.

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School facts

Address	495 Waterview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06608
Phone	(203) 275-2300
School district	Bridgeport School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	588
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44
Students per teacher	13.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090045000049). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Barnum School serve?

Barnum School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Barnum School?

Barnum School reported 588 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnum School?

About 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 588 students and 44 teachers in federal data.

Is Barnum School a public or charter school?

Barnum School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Barnum School in?

Barnum School is part of Bridgeport School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/bridgeport-school-district/

Where is Barnum School located?

Barnum School is at 495 Waterview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06608. The phone number is (203) 275-2300.

How many other schools are near Barnum School?

There are 92 other schools within 5 miles of Barnum School in our directory.