Enrollment
864
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is a large elementary school in Manchester, Connecticut, enrolling 864 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of Connecticut schools and 21% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 91% of state schools at 864 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Manchester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Waddell School (476 students): Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 10.8:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester High School (1,703 students) and Illing Middle School (763 students) alongside Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy compares
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy.
$27,647
Per student
+16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 34.0%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~864 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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