Bowers School vs Waddell School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 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
Waddell School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
476 students
| Measure | Bowers School Manchester, Connecticut | Waddell School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 596 | #394 of 596 |
| National rank | #26139 of 50,301 | #23444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 376 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waddell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 48.5).
- •Waddell School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Waddell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 67%).
- •Waddell School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Waddell School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 376.
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 Waddell School?
On the Success Index (US), Waddell School ranks higher (52.5 vs 48.5 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 Waddell School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers School: 376. Waddell School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers School and Waddell School rank in Connecticut?
Bowers School is 418th of 596 and Waddell School is 394th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).