Odyssey Community School

579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040

www.odysseyschool.org

Charter School 410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Odyssey Community School is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school located in Manchester, Connecticut, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes a small-school environment, fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and families. By prioritizing a supportive and tight-knit community, Odyssey aims to create a safe atmosphere where students feel empowered to take academic risks and develop a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous while maintaining a student-centered approach that encourages critical thinking and active participation. In addition to core academics, Odyssey integrates character education and community service into the student experience, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for high school and beyond. Through its charter structure, the school maintains a degree of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized teaching strategies and maintain a unique educational culture distinct from traditional district public schools.

410

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	86
Black	91
Asian	105
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Asian
105 (25.7%)
White
97 (23.7%)
Black
91 (22.2%)
Hispanic
86 (21.0%)
Two or More
28 (6.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Odyssey Community School District
Phone:	(860)645-1234
Website:	http://www.odysseyschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 35