Serving 849 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy's student population of 849 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
34%
31%
Black
25%
12%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Great Path Academy At Mcc, Odyssey Community School 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?
849 students attend Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
School Reviews
Review Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
