Lambert Elementary School

West Delaware County Comm School District

1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057

www.w-delaware.k12.ia.us

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lambert Elementary School, located in Manchester, Iowa, is a key component of the Delaware County Community School District. Serving the local elementary-aged population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Manchester community.

As part of a public school district committed to local educational excellence, Lambert Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating social-emotional learning to address the holistic needs of its students. The school encourages parental and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. For those seeking specific information regarding current school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school’s official website at http://www-w.delaware.k12.ia.us serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

509

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lambert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	16
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
447 (87.8 %)
Black
28 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	West Delaware County Comm School District
Phone:	(563)927-3515
Website:	http://www.w-delaware.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 67

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 95