- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, MD
Manchester Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240021000536
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Manchester Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240021000536 · Manchester, MD Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 16.8:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Manchester Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Manchester Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Manchester Elementary
671 students
What this shows Manchester Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Elementary compares
Manchester Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 52% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Maryland - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Manchester Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Elementary
How many students attend Manchester Elementary?
Manchester Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, MD. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Elementary?
23.5% of students at Manchester Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Manchester, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Elementary?
Manchester Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester Elementary rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Manchester Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.