New Manchester Elementary School

2242 Old Lower River Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135

848 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Manchester Elementary School, located in Douglasville, Georgia, is part of the Douglas County School System. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, striving to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its standard curriculum, New Manchester Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and parent involvement. The school community benefits from various programs designed to support student well-being and enrichment, aiming to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on character education, the school works to ensure that all students have the tools and support necessary to reach their full potential within a nurturing learning environment.

848

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Manchester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	88
Black	684
Asian	7
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Black
684 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (10.4 %)
Two or More
44 (5.2 %)
White
24 (2.8 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County
Phone:	(770)651-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	515
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 16

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 165