Waddell School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Manchester, Connecticut 06042 · Manchester School District
#394 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#23444 of 50,301 nationally
About Waddell School
Waddell School is a public elementary located in Manchester, in the Manchester School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 476 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 394th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 476.
There are 12 schools in Manchester; Waddell School ranks 5th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waddell School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waddell School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Odyssey Community School
Manchester · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
410 students · 1.4 km away
Manchester High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students · 1.4 km away
Illing Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students · 1.8 km away
Verplanck School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students · 2.0 km away
Bowers School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 2.1 km away
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
864 students · 2.4 km away
Keeney School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students · 3.1 km away
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
336 students · 3.3 km away
Buckley School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students · 3.5 km away
Highland Park School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
300 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
University of Hartford Magnet School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
South School
New Canaan · Public elementary · Grades K–4
477 students
Bungay School
Seymour · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
Weston Intermediate School
Weston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
478 students
Bolton Center School
Bolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
473 students
Stadley Rough School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waddell School a good school?
Waddell School has a Success Index (US) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #394 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waddell School rank in Connecticut?
Waddell School ranks #394 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #23444 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waddell School?
Waddell School had 476 students in 2025.
Is Waddell School a elementary school or a high school?
Waddell School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waddell School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waddell School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.