Barnum School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
391 students
| Measure | Barnum School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Paul Laurence Dunbar School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 596 | #596 of 596 |
| National rank | #47559 of 50,301 | #49280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 588 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 10.7).
- •Barnum School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 94.9%).
- •Barnum School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Barnum School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 391.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnum School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum School ranks higher (15.1 vs 10.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnum School and Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum School: 588. Paul Laurence Dunbar School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum School and Paul Laurence Dunbar School rank in Connecticut?
Barnum School is 586th of 596 and Paul Laurence Dunbar School is 596th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).