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Cross School

1775 RESERVOIR AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606

About Cross School

Bridgeport, Connecticut, is home to Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School, a public school for kids in Pre-K through grade 8. There are about 310 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 11 students. The school has a curriculum based on standards and gives extra help to students who are having trouble. Academic proficiency is still low, with only about 4% of students doing well in math and 5% or fewer doing well in English/language arts. This shows that students are still having trouble achieving their goals. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 94% of them are from minority backgrounds, mostly Hispanic. There isn't any information about how much money the school spends on each student, but it is part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, which has trouble managing its budget and resources. Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School is in a densely populated urban area and is known for its close-knit community and commitment to fairness. Even though the school is very community-focused, it still needs a lot of academic help to improve student outcomes and overall proficiency.

Cross School Contact Information

Address

1775 RESERVOIR AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606

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Phone

(203) 275-2100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 3% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
287
Total Students
$73772
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 190 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cross School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 54.2%
Black 39.2%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
54.2%
Black
39.2%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 287
37.5%
108 Female
62.5%
179 Male

Student Population

287 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

630 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport may face challenges due to district budget cuts and staffing reductions, potentially affecting student support and learning outcomes.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities are available outside of school at Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School?

Ans. To help students grow creatively and physically, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as music, art, and sports.

Q2. Does Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School have programs for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for students with special needs, such as individualized education plans (IEPs) and help from staff who are trained to help them.

Q3. Do Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School have programs to help kids learn other languages?

Ans. For students who don't speak English as their first language, the school offers English as a Second Language (ESL) support to help them do well in school.

Q4. What can parents do to help out at Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School?

Ans. Parents can stay involved in their child's education by volunteering, going to school events, and attending parent-teacher meetings.

Q5. Do they have after-school programs at Wilbur L. Cross Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs that help students with their homework, improve their academic skills, and have fun.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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