A.b. Skane Center serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.b. Skane Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
A.b. Skane Center's student population of 187 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of A.b. Skane Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
38%
12%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A.b. Skane Center?
187 students attend A.b. Skane Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of A.b. Skane Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.b. Skane Center?
A.b. Skane Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does A.b. Skane Center offer ?
A.b. Skane Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A.b. Skane Center part of?
A.b. Skane Center is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is A.b. Skane Center located?
A.b. Skane Center is located in the North End neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 3 other public schools located in North End.
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