Johnson House Elementary School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson House Elementary School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
391 students
| Measure | Johnson House Elementary School Stratford, Connecticut | Paul Laurence Dunbar School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 596 | #596 of 596 |
| National rank | #37680 of 50,301 | #49280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 537 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 5% |
| city | Stratford | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson House Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 10.7).
- •Johnson House Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Johnson House Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Johnson House Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 91.8%).
- •Johnson House Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Johnson House Elementary School is the larger school with 537 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 Johnson House Elementary School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson House Elementary School ranks higher (31.3 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 Johnson House Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson House Elementary School: 537. Paul Laurence Dunbar School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson House Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar School rank in Connecticut?
Johnson House Elementary School is 504th of 596 and Paul Laurence Dunbar School is 596th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).