Jettie S. Tisdale School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 387 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jettie S. Tisdale School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
391 students
| Measure | Jettie S. Tisdale School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Paul Laurence Dunbar School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 596 | #596 of 596 |
| National rank | #43587 of 50,301 | #49280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 547 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 5% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jettie S. Tisdale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 10.7).
- •Jettie S. Tisdale School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Jettie S. Tisdale School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 92.1%).
- •Jettie S. Tisdale School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Jettie S. Tisdale School is the larger school with 547 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 Jettie S. Tisdale School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
On the Success Index (US), Jettie S. Tisdale School ranks higher (22.0 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 Jettie S. Tisdale School and Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
About 387 m in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jettie S. Tisdale School: 547. Paul Laurence Dunbar School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jettie S. Tisdale School and Paul Laurence Dunbar School rank in Connecticut?
Jettie S. Tisdale School is 549th of 596 and Paul Laurence Dunbar School is 596th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).