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Paul Laurence Dunbar School

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

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About Paul Laurence Dunbar School

Paul Laurence Dunbar School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It reported 391 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Bridgeport. There are about 16.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (24 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city. It is one of 36 schools in Bridgeport School District. There are 88 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	445 Union Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06607
Phone	(203) 576-7194
School district	Bridgeport School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	391
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24
Students per teacher	16.3
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 090045001161). 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar School serve?

Paul Laurence Dunbar School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar School?

Paul Laurence Dunbar School reported 391 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar School?

About 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 391 students and 24 teachers in federal data.

Is Paul Laurence Dunbar School a public or charter school?

Paul Laurence Dunbar School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar School in?

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

Where is Paul Laurence Dunbar School located?

Paul Laurence Dunbar School is at 445 Union Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06607. The phone number is (203) 576-7194.

How many other schools are near Paul Laurence Dunbar School?

There are 88 other schools within 5 miles of Paul Laurence Dunbar School in our directory.