Newfield School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
31%
Black
66%
12%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Newfield School?
160 students attend Newfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Newfield School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newfield School?
Newfield School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newfield School offer ?
Newfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Newfield School part of?
Newfield School is part of Bridgeport School District.
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