- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, CT
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090231001533
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.8 → 75.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 090231001533 · Manchester, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 9.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.8 → 75.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High School
1,703 students
- This school
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
- Bowers School 376
Bowers School
376 students
What this shows Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy compares
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 28.0%
African American 24.1%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illing Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Buckley School
Standard public school
284 students 8.6:1 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 (~864 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
How many students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has 864 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
48.0% of students at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy ranks #2 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy, Manchester School District also operates Manchester High School (1,703 students), Illing Middle School (763 students), and Waddell School (476 students). See the Manchester School District district page for the complete list.