Enrollment
410
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, CT
Odyssey Community School
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090000900774Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Community School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Community School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Community School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Odyssey Community School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090000900774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Community School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Manchester, Connecticut, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.8% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 410 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 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by Asian (26%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Odyssey Community School District spends $14,982 per pupil, 37% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Manchester's public schools, it stands alongside Keeney School (366 students): Odyssey Community School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.4:1).
Odyssey Community School District is a single-school charter district, so Odyssey Community School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Odyssey Community School compares
Odyssey Community 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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
Asian 25.7%
White 23.7%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 25.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Odyssey Community School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Odyssey Community School District, which includes Odyssey Community School.
$14,982
Per student
-37%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 77.6%
Federal 6.5%
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.
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Community School
How many students attend Odyssey Community School?
Odyssey Community School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Community School is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey Community School?
34.8% of students at Odyssey Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Community School?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Community School is Asian at 25.7% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Community School?
Odyssey Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Odyssey Community School rank among schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Community School ranks #1 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 Odyssey Community School a good school?
Odyssey Community School earns 52/100 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 Odyssey Community School District?
None; Odyssey Community School District is a single-school charter district, and Odyssey Community School is its only campus.
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