- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, CT
Highland Park School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090231000420
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Highland Park School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 090231000420 · Manchester, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 10.3:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Highland Park School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Highland Park 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 300
Highland Park School
300 students
What this shows Highland Park School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park School compares
Highland Park 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 33.0%
African American 21.3%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Highland Park 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 Highland Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illing Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park 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
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Highland Park School?
43.1% of students at Highland Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.7% 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 Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Highland Park School rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School 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 Highland Park 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.