Very Good
#500 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 27% in state
Manchester Elementary School
Elementary School · Manchester Community Schools · N. Manchester, IN
A Manchester Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 River Rd, N. Manchester, IN 46962
- Math 54% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,863
Median home value
$152,500
Median rent
$679/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46962; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Manchester Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester Elementary School is listed in Manchester Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School is a public elementary school in N. Manchester, IN, part of Manchester Community Schools, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 1,823 schools in IN.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% 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 Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School is 14.9:1. 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 #500 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Manchester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% 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?
54.8% 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (260) 982-7541
- Area population (ZIP 46962)
- 8,994
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 46962; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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