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Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy

1151 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040Manchester School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0506Non-Charter
843
Students
Total enrolled
$35,477
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
147% vs nat'l
9.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
40% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
13% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 843 students in grades 05–06 in Manchester, Connecticut.
147% above average funding
District spends $35,477 per pupil, 147% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is a large middle in Manchester, Connecticut, serving grades 05–06 with 843 students. The district invests $35,477 per student — 147% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy

843
Total Students
9.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
56%
Free Lunch
92
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0506) are served by this school
Gender Distribution430 male · 413 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility56%
National avg 52% · 472 students
Student Composition
9%
31%
30%
28%
Asian9%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black28%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090231001533

Academic Outcomes at Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06040

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,477Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$35,477
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$15,610
Student Support$6,741
Administration$4,257
Operations$5,322
Other$3,548
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $35,477 spent per student, an estimated $15,716 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
56%
State government
34.0%
Local (property tax)
56.2%
Federal programs
9.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $35,477/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (860)647-3571
NCES ID: 090231001533
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Manchester seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1151 Main St., Manchester, CT 06040
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.