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Manchester School District

Connecticut · Public School District
10
Schools
5,786
Students
$35,477
Per-Pupil Spend
+147% nat'l
52.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Manchester School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 5,786 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $35,477 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowers SchoolKG–04323
Buckley SchoolKG–04288
Highland Park SchoolKG–04318
Keeney SchoolPK–04327
Martin SchoolPK–04250
Verplanck SchoolKG–04457
Waddell SchoolKG–04461
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy05–06843
Illing Middle School07–08846
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Manchester High School09–121,673
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,477+147% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
56%
State
34.0%
Local (property tax)
56.2%
Federal
9.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,786
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$35K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,477 per pupil — 147% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,786 students.
What is the graduation rate for Manchester School District?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Manchester School District spend per student?
Manchester School District spends $35,477 per pupil — 147% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Manchester School District?
52% of students in Manchester School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Manchester School District?
No, Manchester School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Manchester School District serve?
Manchester School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Manchester School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Manchester School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.