Manchester Local

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Akron, Ohio - 3 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Manchester Local #764 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,788 per pupil, Manchester Local ranks #636 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,278
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,788
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Manchester Local operates 3 public schools serving 1,278 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Summit County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,788 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 59.6% local, 32.2% state, and 8.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 21/100, ranked #764 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 333:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.3% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Nolley Elementary School, with a diversity index of 12.4/100.

Its largest campus is Nolley Elementary School, enrolling 527 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).

Nolley Elementary School accounts for 41.2% of all Manchester Local student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Manchester Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Manchester Local student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Manchester Local is typically wider than the Manchester Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Manchester Local chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Manchester Local is typically wider than the Manchester Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
32.2%
State
59.6%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
764 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Manchester Local.

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 10.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Manchester Local's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Nolley Elementary School 12.4
  2. 2 Manchester High School 11.1
  3. 3 Manchester Middle School 9.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
333:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Manchester Local

School Enrollment
Nolley Elementary School
527
Manchester High School
394
Manchester Middle School
275

How Manchester Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Greeneview Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Ridgewood Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Zane Trace Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Washington-Nile Local Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Wellston City Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Manchester Local's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Ohio

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Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $22,307/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $19,413/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $24,161/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,848/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $20,477/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Manchester Local?

Manchester Local has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,278 students.

How much does Manchester Local spend per student?

Manchester Local spends $13,788 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #764 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Manchester Local?

Manchester Local students are 94.3% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Manchester Local?

Manchester Local has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #764 out of 821 districts in Ohio.