Manchester Elementary School
454 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Manchester Elementary School, located at 301 River Road in North Manchester, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Manchester Community Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of North Manchester, a community known for its strong emphasis on education, largely due to the presence of Manchester University. The elementary school typically focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its young student population.
Beyond its core curriculum, Manchester Elementary is known for leveraging its proximity to the university and local resources to provide a well-rounded experience for students. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. Its location near the Eel River reflects the quiet, residential nature of the community, providing a stable and focused setting for early childhood and primary education.
Beyond its core curriculum, Manchester Elementary is known for leveraging its proximity to the university and local resources to provide a well-rounded experience for students. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders. Its location near the Eel River reflects the quiet, residential nature of the community, providing a stable and focused setting for early childhood and primary education.
454
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 394 |
| Hispanic | 51 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White394 (86.8 %)
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Hispanic51 (11.2 %)
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Two or More8 (1.8 %)
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Asian1 (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: | Manchester Community Schools |
| Phone: | (260)982-7541 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 3rd |
| Total Students: | 454 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 200 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 34 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
47
Kindergarten
107
Grade 1
112
Grade 2
84
Grade 3
104
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 107 |
| Grade 1 | 112 |
| Grade 2 | 84 |
| Grade 3 | 104 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 223 | 49.1% |
| Male | 231 | 50.9% |
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