A.b. Skane Center serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- 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 190 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of A.b. Skane Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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
1%
5%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
32%
12%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A.b. Skane Center?
190 students attend A.b. Skane Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of A.b. Skane Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
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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