Enrollment
366
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keeney School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keeney School
Keeney School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Connecticut, enrolling 366 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Manchester's public schools, it stands alongside Odyssey Community School (410 students): Keeney School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 12.4:1).
Manchester School District also operates Manchester High School (1,703 students) and Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students) alongside Keeney School.
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 Keeney School compares
Keeney School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,647
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester School District, which includes Keeney School.
$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 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
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Keeney School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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