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#951 of 1,823 schools in IN
Manchester Elementary School
Elementary School · South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Aurora, IN
A South Dearborn Community Sch Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
9387 SR 48, Aurora, IN 47001
- Math 47% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manchester Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,560
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Dillsboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | Not available | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester Elementary School is listed in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IN, part of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester Elementary School
What grades does Manchester Elementary School serve?
Manchester Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manchester Elementary School rank in IN?
Manchester Elementary School ranks #951 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Manchester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manchester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manchester Elementary School a charter school?
No, Manchester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manchester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Manchester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Manchester Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dearborn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (812) 926-1140
- Area population (ZIP 47001)
- 10,374
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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