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#36 of 635 schools in WV

Top 6% in state

New Manchester Elementary School

Elementary School · Hancock County Schools · New Cumberland, WV

A Hancock County Schools elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

128 Frankfort Rd, New Cumberland, WV 26047

  • Math 79% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+25.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+25.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,820
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at New Manchester Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 21 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
2019
Math
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where New 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,403

Median home value

$145,500

Median rent

$692/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
A. T. Allison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–4Not available257Compare →
Weirton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–4Not available773Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hancock County Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$14,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Manchester Elementary School is listed in HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Manchester Elementary School

New Manchester Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Cumberland, WV, part of Hancock County Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Manchester Elementary School

What grades does New Manchester Elementary School serve?

New Manchester Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend New Manchester Elementary School?

New Manchester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Manchester Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Manchester Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Manchester Elementary School rank in WV?

New Manchester Elementary School ranks #36 of 635 schools in WV.

What is New Manchester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Manchester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 New Manchester Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Manchester Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Manchester Elementary School a charter school?

No, New Manchester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Manchester Elementary School a Title I school?

No, New Manchester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
Area population (ZIP 26047)
5,404
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
48.5
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 26047; 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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