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Verplanck School

Summary:

Verplanck School is an elementary school in Manchester, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Manchester School District, which is ranked 141 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 20.57% White, 25.82% African American, 44.42% Hispanic, 5.91% Asian, 0.66% Native American, and 2.63% two or more races.

Verplanck School consistently underperforms compared to the Manchester School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores, with only 13.1% of 3rd-grade students and 22.3% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.3% and 36% for the district, and 45.9% and 49.4% for the state, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also significantly lower than the district and state averages. As a result, Verplanck School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools in the Manchester School District.

Despite the challenges, Verplanck School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools in the Manchester School District, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending is on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools in the district, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 12.2 students per teacher in recent years. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students with special education needs, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Connecticut elementary schools for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-4

 126 Olcott Street
       Manchester, CT  06040

(860) 647-3383

District: Manchester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,576 Help


Students who attend Verplanck School usually attend:

Middle:    Illing Middle School
High:    Manchester High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.4%
African American:
25.8%
White:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Compare Details Verplanck School ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Verplanck School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), African American (25.8%), White (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Manchester School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verplanck School is 10. 3 elementary schools in the Manchester School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verplanck School is $20,576. 5 elementary schools in the Manchester School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Verplanck School:

SchoolDigger ranks Verplanck School 468th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Verplanck School in the ranking list.)

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Manchester School District:

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

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Rank History for Verplanck School

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Rank History for all students at Verplanck School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.95 375th 570 34.2%
2007 51.32 356th 568 37.3%
2008 43.30 393rd 565 30.4%
2009 35.09 442nd 566 21.9%
2010 26.80 477th 579 17.6%
2011 30.37 451st 565 20.2%
2012 25.51 463rd 564 17.9%
2013 21.58 468th 557 16.0%
2015 13.35 474th 551 14.0%
2016 5.01 484th 518 6.6%
2017 5.18 491st 519 5.4%
2018 7.21 478th 532 10.2%
2019 11.98 449th 522 14.0%
2021 15.40 438th 538 18.6%
2022 6.98 459th 490 6.3%
2023 9.93 431st 491 12.2%
2024 6.78 468th 497 5.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Verplanck School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.34 276th 371 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verplanck School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.19 211th 302 30.1%
2023 19.90 64th 72 11.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Verplanck School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.81 370th 455 18.7%
2023 4.82 225th 230 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Verplanck School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.34 390th 445 12.4%
2023 4.78 224th 231 3.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Verplanck School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.30 94th 111 15.3%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Verplanck School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 375 70 22 16 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1989 379 63 27 16 2 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 352 68 26 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 466
1991 366 64 28 21 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 411 72 19 30 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 362 59 28 50 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 324 72 31 53 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 300 95 27 70 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 300 95 27 70 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 288 106 18 81 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 263 111 18 89 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1999 236 107 15 85 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 218 112 22 77 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 215 119 20 80 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 166 118 35 82 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 166 118 35 82 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 144 112 35 89 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 111 105 32 93 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 119 109 32 103 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 123 110 52 115 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 107 107 56 117 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 98 114 48 134 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 58 100 30 101 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 57 110 40 127 1 0 5 0 340
2012 56 109 41 138 1 0 13 0 358
2013 51 108 32 127 0 0 12 0 330
2014 61 112 41 138 0 0 12 0 364
2015 74 132 40 155 0 1 10 0 412
2016 74 114 39 151 1 1 6 0 386
2017 72 105 41 163 0 1 8 0 390
2018 64 114 35 153 0 1 6 0 373
2019 55 86 16 107 1 0 4 0 269
2020 107 139 31 187 3 0 11 0 478
2021 95 134 32 163 2 0 8 0 434
2022 93 128 34 184 3 1 7 0 450
2023 94 118 27 203 3 0 12 0 457

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 Verplanck School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 23.0 21.0 n/a
1989 487 23.1 21.0 n/a
1990 466 22.3 20.8 n/a
1991 479 22.5 21.2 n/a
1992 532 25.9 20.5 11.7
1993 499 23.3 21.4 1.4
1994 480 25.7 18.7 23.8
1995 493 26.5 18.6 26.2
1996 493 26.5 18.6 26.2
1997 494 26.7 18.5 24.7
1998 483 26.3 18.4 28.2
1999 443 27.7 16.0 39.7
2000 431 26.8 16.1 38.1
2001 435 27.0 16.1 n/a
2002 401 28.4 14.1 46.1
2003 401 28.4 14.1 46.1
2004 383 26.7 14.3 51.7
2005 344 22.1 15.6 n/a
2006 365 23.2 15.7 48.2
2007 403 30.3 13.3 50.4
2008 390 27.1 14.4 55.1
2009 395 30.4 15.9 60.8
2010 291 25.8 11.2 74.9
2011 340 26.6 12.7 69.1
2012 358 25.4 14.0 76.8
2013 330 25.4 12.9 77.3
2014 364 25.3 14.3 76.1
2015 412 27.0 15.2 75.7
2016 386 32.0 12.0 80.8
2017 390 32.7 11.9 76.2
2018 373 31.8 11.7 83.6
2019 269 29.9 8.9 78.1
2020 478 39.1 12.2 79.5
2021 434 41.6 10.4 75.6
2022 450 36.6 12.2 74.9
2023 457 45.3 10.0 64.1

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 Verplanck School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 484 23.0 21.0 n/a
1989 487 23.1 21.0 n/a
1990 466 22.3 20.8 n/a
1991 479 22.5 21.2 n/a
1992 532 25.9 20.5 11.7
1993 499 23.3 21.4 1.4
1994 480 25.7 18.7 23.8
1995 493 26.5 18.6 26.2
1996 493 26.5 18.6 26.2
1997 494 26.7 18.5 24.7
1998 483 26.3 18.4 28.2
1999 443 27.7 16.0 39.7
2000 431 26.8 16.1 38.1
2001 435 27.0 16.1 n/a
2002 401 28.4 14.1 46.1
2003 401 28.4 14.1 46.1
2004 383 26.7 14.3 51.7
2005 344 22.1 15.6 n/a
2006 365 23.2 15.7 48.2
2007 403 30.3 13.3 50.4
2008 390 27.1 14.4 55.1
2009 395 30.4 15.9 60.8
2010 291 25.8 11.2 74.9
2011 340 26.6 12.7 69.1
2012 358 25.4 14.0 76.8
2013 330 25.4 12.9 77.3
2014 364 25.3 14.3 76.1
2015 412 27.0 15.2 75.7
2016 386 32.0 12.0 80.8
2017 390 32.7 11.9 76.2
2018 373 31.8 11.7 83.6
2019 269 29.9 8.9 78.1
2020 478 39.1 12.2 79.5
2021 434 41.6 10.4 75.6
2022 450 36.6 12.2 74.9
2023 457 45.3 10.0 64.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Verplanck School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,890
2019 $20,479
2020 $17,436
2021 $19,518
2022 $21,889
2023 $20,576

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verplanck School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 449th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 431st of 491 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verplanck School)31.724.7
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manchester School District)40.331.4
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Verplanck School)34.923.7
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)45.134.5
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verplanck School)26.321.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester School District)39.737.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Verplanck School)26.815.2
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manchester School District)33.834.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students269457
 69.9%
African American86118
 37.2%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1627
 68.8%
Hispanic107203
 89.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5594
 70.9%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%64.1%
 14%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Verplanck School

Students who attend Verplanck School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Illing Middle School
High : Manchester High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Verplanck School.

Verplanck School ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students at Verplanck School are 44% Hispanic, 26% African American, 21% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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