Verplanck School

www.mpspride.org/

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Verplanck 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 emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to become active participants in their community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Verplanck School prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, involving families and community members in the success of its students. The school emphasizes character development and school spirit—often reflected in the district's "MPS Pride" motto—striving to prepare children for future academic success in a safe and engaging setting. For more specific details regarding their programs, staff, or current school initiatives, families are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.mpspride.org/.

466

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verplanck School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	233
Black	108
Asian	30
Two or More	24
American Indian	4

Hispanic
233 (50.0%)
Black
108 (23.2%)
White
67 (14.4%)
Asian
30 (6.4%)
Two or More
24 (5.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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)647-3383
Website:	http://www.mpspride.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 15

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 95