Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy

1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 843 students in grades 5-6, Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's student population of 843 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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School Rankings

Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#734 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
50%
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32%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
30%
30%
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Black
27%
12%
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White
31%
48%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's ranking?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is ranked #734 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy often compared to?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Community School, Great Path Academy At Mcc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
843 students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy offer ?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy part of?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy located?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of Manchester, CT.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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