Manchester Elementary School

mes.maranacook.org/

186 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manchester Elementary School, located at 17 School St. in Manchester, Maine, serves as a central hub for primary education in its local community. As part of the Regional School Unit 38 (RSU 38), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades. It focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing young learners for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented approach to instruction, reflecting the small-town character of Manchester. By leveraging its location within the RSU 38 system, Manchester Elementary provides students with access to integrated resources and a curriculum designed to meet state standards while maintaining a personalized touch. The school is known for its commitment to nurturing student curiosity and encouraging active participation in both classroom activities and the broader school culture.

186

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	7

White
170 (91.4 %)
Two or More
7 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)

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:	RSU 38
Phone:	(207)622-2949
Website:	http://mes.maranacook.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 22

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 34