Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manchester Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Manchester Elementary School's student population of 186 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manchester Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 512 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Elementary School's ranking?
Manchester Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
186 students attend Manchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Manchester Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester Elementary School offer ?
Manchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manchester Elementary School part of?
Manchester Elementary School is part of RSU 38 School District.
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