Hallen School

Summary:

Hallen School is an elementary school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving 261 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Bridgeport School District, which is ranked 146 out of 151 districts in the state, Hallen School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.

Hallen School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average, with 44.06% African American and 42.53% Hispanic students, in contrast to the nearby Frenchtown Elementary School, which has a majority White student population. Academically, Hallen School's performance on standardized tests is well below the state and district averages, with only 24.1% of 4th-grade and 22.6% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.8% and 51.3%, respectively. Additionally, 74.71% of Hallen School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 23.24% rate at Frenchtown Elementary.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 10 students per teacher, Hallen School's persistent academic struggles suggest that factors beyond class size, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school leadership, may need to be addressed to drive meaningful improvements. The stark contrast between Hallen School and the nearby, higher-performing Frenchtown Elementary highlights the educational inequities within the Bridgeport area, underscoring the need for a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support the unique needs of the Hallen School community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606

(203) 576-8216

District: Bridgeport School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,719

Students who attend Hallen School usually attend:

High:	Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
	Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
	Bridgeport Military Academy
	Central High School
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	Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.1%

Hispanic:

42.5%

White:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hallen School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.1%), Hispanic (42.5%), White (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hallen School is 10, which is the 3^rd best among 17 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hallen School is $20,719, which is the 4^th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hallen School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bridgeport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeport School District 152^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hallen School

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Rank History for all students at Hallen School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	17.80	490^th	570	14.0%
2007	12.67	509^th	568	10.4%
2008	3.35	546^th	565	3.4%
2009	6.04	536^th	566	5.3%
2010	4.28	560^th	579	3.3%
2011	10.46	520^th	565	8.0%
2012	11.24	511^th	564	9.4%
2013	19.19	478^th	557	14.2%
2015	11.37	484^th	551	12.2%
2016	4.01	497^th	518	4.1%
2017	5.45	482^nd	519	7.1%
2018	6.12	492^nd	532	7.5%
2019	7.77	471^st	522	9.8%
2021	19.82	418^th	538	22.3%
2022	18.00	374^th	490	23.7%
2023	12.94	408^th	491	16.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hallen School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.49	178^th	371	52.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallen School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.00	122^nd	302	59.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hallen School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	38	286	5	54	0	n/a	n/a	383
1989	35	282	5	59	0	n/a	n/a	381
1990	38	294	5	61	n/a	n/a	n/a	398
1991	35	272	5	81	0	n/a	n/a	393
1992	39	271	4	83	0	n/a	n/a	397
1993	32	309	3	83	0	n/a	n/a	427
1994	30	337	1	78	0	n/a	n/a	446
1995	18	324	4	90	0	n/a	n/a	436
1996	18	324	4	90	0	n/a	n/a	436
1997	23	311	5	84	0	n/a	n/a	423
1998	25	338	2	68	0	n/a	n/a	433
1999	17	310	3	85	0	n/a	n/a	415
2000	25	318	3	107	1	n/a	n/a	454
2001	26	332	4	87	0	n/a	n/a	449
2002	16	298	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	407
2003	16	298	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	407
2004	24	325	3	87	0	n/a	n/a	439
2005	22	293	3	88	0	n/a	n/a	406
2006	12	312	3	92	0	n/a	n/a	419
2007	12	238	5	99	0	n/a	n/a	354
2008	12	217	4	89	0	n/a	n/a	322
2009	13	240	3	98	0	n/a	n/a	354
2010	7	224	2	107	0	n/a	n/a	340
2011	11	203	0	102	0	0	0	316
2012	25	191	1	118	0	0	0	335
2013	25	195	0	115	0	0	1	336
2014	20	201	2	107	0	1	1	332
2015	24	158	4	113	0	2	1	302
2016	25	161	4	122	1	0	2	315
2017	27	183	5	112	2	0	4	333
2018	25	168	4	109	0	0	5	311
2019	30	154	4	98	0	0	3	289
2020	25	144	4	115	3	0	8	299
2021	19	157	4	95	3	0	6	284
2022	14	139	6	98	1	0	6	264
2023	18	115	5	111	1	0	11	261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hallen School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	17.0	22.5	n/a
1989	381	17.0	22.4	n/a
1990	398	17.0	23.4	n/a
1991	393	18.0	21.8	n/a
1992	397	20.6	19.2	45.1
1993	427	20.4	20.9	5.2
1994	446	19.3	23.1	65.2
1995	436	21.6	20.2	62.6
1996	436	21.6	20.2	62.6
1997	423	21.1	20.0	57
1998	433	19.3	22.4	59.4
1999	415	19.3	21.5	94.9
2000	454	25.6	17.7	81.7
2001	449	29.1	15.4	n/a
2002	407	29.6	13.8	98.5
2003	407	29.6	13.8	98.5
2004	439	25.5	17.2	90.7
2005	406	21.6	18.8	n/a
2006	419	24.3	17.2	89.3
2007	354	24.1	14.7	91
2008	322	22.1	14.6	97.5
2009	354	27.5	14.6	98.3
2010	340	25.3	13.4	98.2
2011	316	21.6	14.6	98.7
2012	335	20.6	16.2	99.1
2013	336	21.6	15.5	99.1
2014	332	26.6	12.4	99.1
2015	302	22.0	13.7	99
2016	315	22.0	14.3	95.9
2017	333	24.0	13.8	43.5
2018	311	24.0	12.9	47.9
2019	289	24.0	12.0	69.2
2020	299	23.0	13.0	74.9
2021	284	22.0	12.9	66.9
2022	264	22.0	12.0	62.5
2023	261	26.0	10.0	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hallen School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	17.0	22.5	n/a
1989	381	17.0	22.4	n/a
1990	398	17.0	23.4	n/a
1991	393	18.0	21.8	n/a
1992	397	20.6	19.2	45.1
1993	427	20.4	20.9	5.2
1994	446	19.3	23.1	65.2
1995	436	21.6	20.2	62.6
1996	436	21.6	20.2	62.6
1997	423	21.1	20.0	57
1998	433	19.3	22.4	59.4
1999	415	19.3	21.5	94.9
2000	454	25.6	17.7	81.7
2001	449	29.1	15.4	n/a
2002	407	29.6	13.8	98.5
2003	407	29.6	13.8	98.5
2004	439	25.5	17.2	90.7
2005	406	21.6	18.8	n/a
2006	419	24.3	17.2	89.3
2007	354	24.1	14.7	91
2008	322	22.1	14.6	97.5
2009	354	27.5	14.6	98.3
2010	340	25.3	13.4	98.2
2011	316	21.6	14.6	98.7
2012	335	20.6	16.2	99.1
2013	336	21.6	15.5	99.1
2014	332	26.6	12.4	99.1
2015	302	22.0	13.7	99
2016	315	22.0	14.3	95.9
2017	333	24.0	13.8	43.5
2018	311	24.0	12.9	47.9
2019	289	24.0	12.0	69.2
2020	299	23.0	13.0	74.9
2021	284	22.0	12.9	66.9
2022	264	22.0	12.0	62.5
2023	261	26.0	10.0	74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hallen School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,994
2019	$14,963
2020	$14,796
2021	$16,981
2022	$18,667
2023	$20,719

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hallen School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 471^st of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 408^th of 491 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hallen School)	24.4	24.1	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)	23.4	19	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hallen School)	23.1	22.6	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)	29.4	19.1	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	289	261	9.7%
African American	154	115	25.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	98	111	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	18	40%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.2%	74.7%	5.5%

Schools Near Hallen School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Hallen School	Public	PK, KG-6	68 Omega Ave.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-8216	261	26	10.0	74.7%	18 (6.9%)	115 (44.1%)	111 (42.5%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)								(n/a)			20.5	21.1											$20,719
Park City Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 576-7547	488	32	15.3	75.0%	49 (10.0%)	183 (37.5%)	221 (45.3%)	17 (3.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	16.2	387^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.1%		24.2	348^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.1%	39			33.3	30.0	34.8					24.0	17.8		26.8	23.5	$17,040
Read School	Public	PK, KG-8	130 Ezra St.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-8030	730	54	13.5	80.7%	44 (6.0%)	231 (31.6%)	438 (60.0%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	5.4	486^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.4	457^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.9%	29	12.5	18.8	14.5	9.9	13.9	17.6	14.0	17.5	25.8	8.6					$16,710
Thomas Hooker School	Public	PK, KG-8	138 Roger Williams Rd.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7185	262	30	8.7	67.2%	23 (8.8%)	83 (31.7%)	145 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)				29.0			20.7								$22,205
Beardsley School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Huntington Rd.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7184	307	34	9.1	80.8%	16 (5.2%)	108 (35.2%)	165 (53.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.6%)	10.9	432^nd of 497 public elementary schools	13.1%		11.6	414^th of 491 public elementary schools	15.7%	18	28.1		16.3		21.9							18.2			$19,910
Frenchtown Elementary School	Public	K-5	30 Frenchtown Rd.	Trumbull	06611	Fairfield County	Trumbull School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 452-4227	525	46	11.3	23.2%	259 (49.3%)	46 (8.8%)	156 (29.7%)	40 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.6%)	83.5	85^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.9%		83.5	90^th of 491 public elementary schools	81.7%	5	76.0		66.7	73.3	81.3				73.6	72.1	66.7				$17,518
Madison School	Public	PK, KG-6	376 Wayne St.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7186	427	37	11.5	81.0%	57 (13.3%)	101 (23.7%)	246 (57.6%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	11.8	422^nd of 497 public elementary schools	15.1%		9.5	434^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.6%	12	18.3		27.0		13.3	21.6			41.9	20.3		9.5			$19,236
Blackham School	Public	PK, KG-8	425 Thorme St.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7951	1,068	63	16.9	74.4%	127 (11.9%)	232 (21.7%)	647 (60.6%)	23 (2.2%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.2%)	7.9	456^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.2%		5.8	472^nd of 491 public elementary schools	3.9%	16	31.5	18.8	15.0	13.6	23.1	20.7	24.6	16.9	10.1	8.0	7.4	13.8	10.2	7.8	$15,600
High Horizons Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	700 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 576-7807	414	31	13.1	79.2%	47 (11.4%)	146 (35.3%)	201 (48.6%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	14.2	403^rd of 497 public elementary schools	18.9%		10.4	425^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.4%	22	30.0	26.7	36.4	20.4		22.9	61.2			12.2			44.9	26.7	$16,798
Multicultural Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	700 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 576-7505	396	31	12.9	82.1%	69 (17.4%)	32 (8.1%)	266 (67.2%)	4 (1.0%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	16.9	383^rd of 497 public elementary schools	22.9%		14.2	400^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.5%	17			22.2				67.3	70.0		39.1	25.0	15.2	54.5	34.0	$18,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallen School

What schools do graduates of Hallen School attend?

Students who attend Hallen School usually go on to attend:

High : Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
High : Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
High : Bridgeport Military Academy
High : Central High School
High : Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

What district is Hallen School in?

Bridgeport School District

What is the racial makeup of Hallen School?

Students at Hallen School are 44% African American, 43% Hispanic, 7% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Hallen School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Hallen School.

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