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Hallen School

68 Omega Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606 · (203) 576-8216 · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
Enrollment
280
Elementary
DISTRICT 489 · STATE 378
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
233 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
28
Kindergarten
31
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
36
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
40
Grade 5
33
Grade 6
35
Student demographics
White
155%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
12946%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 32%
Black
12344%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 12%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Two+
83%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16760%
Female
11340%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
22.9%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
25.0%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
280
-31 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 13.0:1
% White
5%
was 8%
% Hispanic
46%
was 35%
% Black
44%
was 54%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hallen School

Hallen School operates as a cozy K-5 school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, operated by Bridgeport School District. Current enrollment sits at 280 students spanning grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 378 students per school, that is 26% leaner than typical.

Hallen School is one of 36 schools operated by Bridgeport School District, a district that teaches 19,802 students overall.

On demographics, Hallen School records that the most-represented group is Hispanic (46%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder looks like 44% Black, 5% White, 3% multiracial. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 27%.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Hallen School has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.6:1, putting Hallen School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 83% of students at Hallen School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (around 54%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Around the school, census data for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region shows the typical household earns roughly $89,667 per year, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Hallen School is one of 91 public schools in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 50,880 students).

Nearest neighbor: Park City Magnet School, around 0.6 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 10%: 311 students in 2018 compared to 280 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 35% to 46% across the same window. Class-load math has rose: from 13.0:1 in 2018 to 16.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Hallen School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at a glance

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Population
329,259
Census ACS
Median income
$89,667
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
91
50,880 students

Quick facts

School name
Hallen School
District
Bridgeport School District
Address
68 Omega Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606
Phone
(203) 576-8216
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
280
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
233 (83%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
090045000066
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Hallen School
How large is Hallen School?
Hallen School enrolls approximately 280 students in grades PK-06.
Is Hallen School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hallen School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Hallen School have?
Hallen School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Hallen School?
Student demographics at Hallen School are roughly 5% White, 46% Hispanic, 44% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Hallen School in?
Hallen School is part of Bridgeport School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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