- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, CT
Keeney School
Federal NCES profile for Keeney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090231000422
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keeney School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Keeney School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keeney School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Keeney School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 090231000422 · Manchester, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.4:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Keeney School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Keeney 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 366
Keeney School
366 students
What this shows Keeney School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keeney School compares
Keeney School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Keeney 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 Keeney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Illing Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waddell School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verplanck School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keeney 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 other schools in Manchester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keeney School
How many students attend Keeney School?
Keeney School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keeney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keeney School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Keeney School?
34.9% of students at Keeney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keeney School?
The largest demographic group at Keeney School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keeney School?
Keeney School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Keeney School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Keeney School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester School District?
Besides Keeney 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.