Keeney School

Summary:

Keeney School is an elementary school in Manchester, Connecticut, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 327. As part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 141 out of 158 districts in the state, Keeney School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keeney School stands out for its diverse student population, with 63.3% of students being non-white, which is higher than nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.6% of 3rd graders and 32.8% of 4th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9% and 49.4%, respectively. Additionally, Keeney School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.23% to 49.48% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.1 in 2022-2023, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Hebron Avenue School in Glastonbury, which has a 5-star rating and consistently high proficiency rates, Keeney School's academic performance is significantly lower. This stark contrast highlights the educational disparities that can exist between schools in different districts and socioeconomic contexts. The combination of Keeney School's diverse student population, lower academic performance, and declining rankings suggests that the school may be facing challenges related to resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support that are impacting its ability to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042

(860) 647-3354

District: Manchester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,535

Students who attend Keeney School usually attend:

Middle:	Illing Middle School
High:	Manchester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.1%

African American:

24.5%

Hispanic:

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Keeney School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Keeney School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.1%), African American (24.5%), Hispanic (24.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keeney School is 12.2. 5 elementary schools in the Manchester School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Keeney School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keeney School is $20,535, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Manchester School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Keeney School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Manchester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester School District 141^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Keeney School

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Rank History for all students at Keeney School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	46.52	376^th	570	34.0%
2007	56.05	334^th	568	41.2%
2008	57.15	328^th	565	41.9%
2009	68.82	237^th	566	58.1%
2010	65.05	270^th	579	53.4%
2011	65.01	265^th	565	53.1%
2012	70.33	215^th	564	61.9%
2013	60.05	292^nd	557	47.6%
2015	40.65	354^th	551	35.8%
2016	31.11	351^st	518	32.2%
2017	38.19	325^th	519	37.4%
2018	35.42	348^th	532	34.6%
2019	33.91	346^th	522	33.7%
2021	29.29	369^th	538	31.4%
2023	18.92	370^th	491	24.6%
2024	14.52	397^th	497	20.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Keeney School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.38	315^th	455	30.8%

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Rank History for White students at Keeney School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.73	291^st	296	1.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Keeney School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	381	23	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	417
1989	379	27	7	8	3	n/a	n/a	424
1990	377	28	6	13	n/a	n/a	n/a	424
1991	371	26	10	12	4	n/a	n/a	423
1992	376	41	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	440
1993	337	30	9	12	0	n/a	n/a	388
1994	354	38	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	417
1995	367	46	7	21	1	n/a	n/a	442
1996	367	46	7	21	1	n/a	n/a	442
1997	354	38	4	24	1	n/a	n/a	421
1998	327	61	7	29	1	n/a	n/a	425
1999	316	63	12	25	0	n/a	n/a	416
2000	306	65	11	35	0	n/a	n/a	417
2001	297	58	14	42	0	n/a	n/a	411
2002	297	57	16	38	1	n/a	n/a	409
2003	297	57	16	38	1	n/a	n/a	409
2004	286	52	21	42	1	n/a	n/a	402
2005	264	50	28	40	1	n/a	n/a	383
2006	289	54	32	33	1	n/a	n/a	409
2007	278	58	28	52	1	n/a	n/a	417
2008	285	57	22	51	2	n/a	n/a	417
2009	259	61	24	49	2	n/a	n/a	395
2010	256	61	33	48	3	n/a	n/a	401
2011	236	40	33	51	2	0	25	387
2012	188	37	28	52	0	0	22	327
2013	184	48	28	63	0	0	23	346
2014	178	43	32	60	0	0	23	336
2015	171	44	35	68	0	0	18	336
2016	191	55	31	61	0	0	16	354
2017	204	48	29	69	0	0	11	361
2018	179	45	36	63	0	0	9	332
2019	147	47	28	60	0	1	2	285
2020	127	38	27	80	0	2	0	274
2021	133	51	27	90	0	2	0	303
2022	123	54	21	86	3	2	0	289
2023	120	79	17	94	4	2	11	327
2024	112	76	22	76	3	0	21	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Keeney School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	24.0	17.3	n/a
1989	424	21.5	19.7	n/a
1990	424	22.5	18.8	n/a
1991	423	23.5	18.0	n/a
1992	440	26.6	16.5	9.5
1993	388	22.7	17.1	1
1994	417	23.4	17.8	13.7
1995	442	25.5	17.3	17.4
1996	442	25.5	17.3	17.4
1997	421	26.1	16.1	13.1
1998	425	27.3	15.6	16
1999	416	26.3	15.8	19.7
2000	417	26.4	15.8	19.9
2001	411	27.3	15.1	n/a
2002	409	26.3	15.6	19.8
2003	409	26.3	15.6	19.8
2004	402	23.8	16.9	14.9
2005	383	20.6	18.6	n/a
2006	409	23.2	17.6	16.6
2007	417	28.3	14.7	19.4
2008	417	32.1	13.0	18
2009	395	29.6	15.7	22.3
2010	401	27.4	14.6	29.2
2011	387	28.2	13.6	32.8
2012	327	26.4	12.3	34.9
2013	346	27.6	12.5	32.7
2014	336	26.4	12.7	36
2015	336	24.0	14.0	32.7
2016	354	31.0	11.4	31.1
2017	361	29.0	12.4	29.9
2018	332	32.7	10.1	38.6
2019	285	23.3	12.2	45.3
2020	274	26.4	10.3	44.9
2021	303	25.8	11.7	47.5
2022	289	29.8	9.6	49.5
2023	327	32.3	10.1	38.2
2024	310	25.3	12.2	55.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Keeney School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	24.0	17.3	n/a
1989	424	21.5	19.7	n/a
1990	424	22.5	18.8	n/a
1991	423	23.5	18.0	n/a
1992	440	26.6	16.5	9.5
1993	388	22.7	17.1	1
1994	417	23.4	17.8	13.7
1995	442	25.5	17.3	17.4
1996	442	25.5	17.3	17.4
1997	421	26.1	16.1	13.1
1998	425	27.3	15.6	16
1999	416	26.3	15.8	19.7
2000	417	26.4	15.8	19.9
2001	411	27.3	15.1	n/a
2002	409	26.3	15.6	19.8
2003	409	26.3	15.6	19.8
2004	402	23.8	16.9	14.9
2005	383	20.6	18.6	n/a
2006	409	23.2	17.6	16.6
2007	417	28.3	14.7	19.4
2008	417	32.1	13.0	18
2009	395	29.6	15.7	22.3
2010	401	27.4	14.6	29.2
2011	387	28.2	13.6	32.8
2012	327	26.4	12.3	34.9
2013	346	27.6	12.5	32.7
2014	336	26.4	12.7	36
2015	336	24.0	14.0	32.7
2016	354	31.0	11.4	31.1
2017	361	29.0	12.4	29.9
2018	332	32.7	10.1	38.6
2019	285	23.3	12.2	45.3
2020	274	26.4	10.3	44.9
2021	303	25.8	11.7	47.5
2022	289	29.8	9.6	49.5
2023	327	32.3	10.1	38.2
2024	310	25.3	12.2	55.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Keeney School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,267
2019	$17,710
2020	$18,484
2021	$17,749
2022	$21,710
2023	$20,535

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Keeney School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 346^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 370^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keeney School)	42	25	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manchester School District)	40.3	31.4	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Keeney School)	44.7	28.3	16.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)	45.1	34.5	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Keeney School)	55.3	38.3	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester School District)	39.7	37.4	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	327	14.7%
African American	47	79	68.1%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	28	17	39.3%
Hispanic	60	94	56.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	147	120	18.4%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	38.2%	7%

Schools Near Keeney School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Keeney School	Public	PK, KG-4	65 North School St.	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3354	310	25	12.2	55.5%	112 (36.1%)	76 (24.5%)	76 (24.5%)	22 (7.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	14.5	397^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.1%		18.9	370^th of 491 public elementary schools	24.6%	27		28.6	32.8		20.4					$20,535
Martin School	Public	PK, KG-4	140 Dartmouth Rd.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3367	217	22	9.8	54.8%	73 (33.6%)	46 (21.2%)	74 (34.1%)	14 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	18	378^th of 497 public elementary schools	23.9%		20.3	362^nd of 491 public elementary schools	26.3%	16		34.2			28.9	28.6				$24,525
Verplanck School	Public	K-4	126 Olcott Street	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3383	453	41	11.1	73.1%	72 (15.9%)	109 (24.1%)	218 (48.1%)	28 (6.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	6.8	468^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.8%		9.9	431^st of 491 public elementary schools	12.2%	37		13.1	22.3		22.2	17.0				$20,576
Odyssey Community School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	579 Middle Tpke West	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Odyssey Community School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 645-1234	370	32	11.5	45.1%	98 (26.5%)	86 (23.2%)	71 (19.2%)	88 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	63.1	198^th of 497 public elementary schools	60.2%		55.3	230^th of 491 public elementary schools	53.2%	32		70.3	50.0	51.4	70.3		51.4	40.0	56.8	$14,497
Waddell School	Public	K-4	163 Broad Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3392	509	40	12.8	64.8%	80 (15.7%)	121 (23.8%)	180 (35.4%)	102 (20.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	25.7	348^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.0%		25.9	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%	8		33.7	31.3		54.3	27.4				$21,378
Highland Park School	Public	K-4	397 Porter St.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3430	329	31	10.6	54.4%	103 (31.3%)	71 (21.6%)	122 (37.1%)	23 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	29.9	328^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.0%		25.3	342^nd of 491 public elementary schools	30.3%	14		37.9	40.9		43.9	36.4				$21,596
Bowers School	Public	K-4	141 Princeton Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3313	303	28	10.7	58.1%	77 (25.4%)	59 (19.5%)	131 (43.2%)	21 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	15	396^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.3%		25.2	344^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.9%	52		27.1			28.2	30.5				$22,102
Hebron Avenue School	Public	K-5	1363 Hebron Avenue	Glastonbury	06033	Hartford County	Glastonbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 652-7875	463	33	13.8	6.0%	301 (65.0%)	10 (2.2%)	57 (12.3%)	68 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	89.3	38^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.4%		88.9	47^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.4%	9	84.3	75.3	75.9	85.5	81.8	69.6	81.9			$19,476
Governor William Pitkin School	Public	K-5	330 Hills St.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5480	332	27	12.2	49.4%	41 (12.3%)	91 (27.4%)	146 (44.0%)	33 (9.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.1%)	53.4	235^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.7%		43	270^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.0%	35		48.2	59.3	54.2	56.4		45.8			$17,552
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School	Public	K-5	305 May Rd.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5400	523	40	13.1	56.8%	104 (19.9%)	134 (25.6%)	253 (48.4%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	44	271^st of 497 public elementary schools	45.5%		48.2	249^th of 491 public elementary schools	49.3%	22	59.3	35.3	41.9	57.0	36.0	46.0	55.8			$17,280

Frequently Asked Questions about Keeney School

What district is Keeney School in?

Manchester School District

What schools do graduates of Keeney School attend?

Students who attend Keeney School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Illing Middle School
High : Manchester High School

How many students attend Keeney School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Keeney School.

What is the racial makeup of Keeney School?

Students at Keeney School are 36% White, 25% African American, 25% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Is Keeney School a good school?

Keeney School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

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