D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Verplanck School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 126 Olcott Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 32% proficient · 10th percentile in Connecticut
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
453
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 6th percentile, math 13th percentile among Connecticut elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−31 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−16 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%50%reading -21 pts, math -18 pts11th percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading -19 pts, math -11 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -13 pts, math -8 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -12 pts, math -7 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 126 Olcott Street
City Manchester
ZIP Code 06040
District 0902310
NCES School ID 090231000429
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06040

Understanding the community around Verplanck School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,426
Per Capita Income $40,717
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $229,600
Median Rent $1,291
Owner-Occupied 52.8%
Renter-Occupied 47.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Verplanck School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.1%
Black 24.1%
White 15.9%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More Races 4.4%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 453
Teachers (FTE) 40.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Verplanck School?
Verplanck School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Verplanck School?
Verplanck School has 453 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Verplanck School serve?
Verplanck School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Verplanck School receive per student?
Verplanck School receives $33,488 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Verplanck School in 06040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$346,712
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,806
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
47.2%

Other Schools in 06040

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026