- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, CT
Verplanck School
Federal NCES profile for Verplanck School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090231000429
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verplanck School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Verplanck School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verplanck School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
District: Manchester School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090231000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Verplanck School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090231000429 · Manchester, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 10.4:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester High School (1,703 students)
Verplanck School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Verplanck 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
- This school 466
Verplanck School
466 students
- Bowers School 376
Bowers School
376 students
What this shows Verplanck School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verplanck School compares
Verplanck 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 23.2%
White 14.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Verplanck 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 Verplanck School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verplanck 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
- 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.
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
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
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verplanck School
How many students attend Verplanck School?
Verplanck School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, CT. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verplanck School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verplanck School is 10.4:1, which is 14% 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 Verplanck School?
56.7% of students at Verplanck School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verplanck School?
The largest demographic group at Verplanck School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verplanck School?
Verplanck School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Verplanck School rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Verplanck School ranks #6 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 Verplanck 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.