Bowers School vs Pembroke School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Pembroke School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Bowers School Manchester, Connecticut | Pembroke School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 596 | #427 of 596 |
| National rank | #26139 of 50,301 | #27170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Manchester | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowers School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 47.0).
- •Bowers School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Pembroke School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 67%).
- •Bowers School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowers School better than Pembroke School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowers School ranks higher (48.5 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bowers School and Pembroke School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers School: 376. Pembroke School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers School and Pembroke School rank in Connecticut?
Bowers School is 418th of 596 and Pembroke School is 427th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).