- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, CT
Buckley School
Federal NCES profile for Buckley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090231000418
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckley School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckley School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckley School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Buckley School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090231000418 · Manchester, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 8.6:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Buckley School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Buckley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High School
1,703 students
- Elisabeth M. B
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
864 students
- Illing Middle
Illing Middle School
763 students
- Waddell School 476
Waddell School
476 students
- Verplanck Scho 466
Verplanck School
466 students
- This school 284
Buckley School
284 students
What this shows Buckley School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckley School compares
Buckley School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 22.9%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Buckley School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Manchester School District reports $27,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illing Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Standard public school
864 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Waddell School
Standard public school
476 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Verplanck School
Standard public school
466 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Bowers School
Standard public school
376 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Highland Park School
Standard public school
300 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckley School
How many students attend Buckley School?
Buckley School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckley School is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckley School?
32.3% of students at Buckley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckley School?
The largest demographic group at Buckley School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckley School?
Buckley School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckley School rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckley School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Manchester, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Buckley School, Manchester School District also operates Manchester High School (1,703 students), Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students), and Illing Middle School (763 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.