Manchester Elementary School

1901 CALIFORNIA AVE E
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manchester Elementary School is a public school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving students within the South Kitsap School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic development and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body—typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade—for the transition to middle school.

As part of the South Kitsap community, Manchester Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources while maintaining the distinct, smaller-school feel that many families in the area value. The school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms and encourages parental involvement to support student success. With its focus on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for young learners.

478

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	61
Black	14
Asian	11
Two or More	71
Pacific Islander	7

White
314 (65.7 %)
Two or More
71 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
61 (12.8 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	South Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)443-3230
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 15

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 68