Buckley School

www.mpspride.org/

288 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Buckley School is a public elementary school located in Manchester, Connecticut, serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Manchester Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to prepare children to be responsible citizens and lifelong learners through a comprehensive curriculum and active parent involvement.

The school’s philosophy, reflected in the district’s "MPS Pride" motto, centers on high expectations and equity for all students. Buckley School utilizes a variety of educational resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting collaboration between staff, families, and the wider Manchester community, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and enriching atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

288

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	72
Black	63
Asian	26
Two or More	8

White
119 (41.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (25.0 %)
Black
63 (21.9 %)
Asian
26 (9.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(860)647-3302
Website:	http://www.mpspride.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 67