Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy

www.mpspride.org/

843 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

The Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy, located in Manchester, Connecticut, is a specialized public middle school serving students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Manchester Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide a transitional educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary school and the more departmentalized environment of traditional middle school. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their own learning process.

Beyond its academic offerings, the academy is known for its focus on creating a supportive community culture that promotes pride and engagement. The school utilizes a team-based instructional approach, allowing teachers to collaborate closely to monitor student progress and meet diverse learning needs. By prioritizing character development alongside rigorous academic standards, the Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and prepare its young students for the challenges of secondary education.

843

Total Students

91.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	252
Black	232
Asian	76
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
261 (31.0 %)
Hispanic
252 (29.9 %)
Black
232 (27.5 %)
Asian
76 (9.0 %)
Two or More
15 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(860)647-3571
Website:	http://www.mpspride.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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

Grade 5 441

Grade 6 402