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#264 of 542 schools in ME
Top 49% in state
Manchester School
Elementary School · Rsu 14 · Windham, ME
A Rsu 14 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
709 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062
- Math 86% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 41 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manchester 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,946
Median home value
$370,900
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 280 | 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.
Rsu 14
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manchester School is listed in RSU 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester School
Manchester School is a public elementary school in Windham, ME, part of Rsu 14, serving approximately 403 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester School
What grades does Manchester School serve?
Manchester School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Manchester School?
Manchester School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manchester School rank in ME?
Manchester School ranks #264 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Manchester School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Manchester School a charter school?
No, Manchester School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manchester School a Title I school?
No, Manchester School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manchester School?
26.1% of students at Manchester 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (207) 892-1830
- Area population (ZIP 04062)
- 19,041
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 04062; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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