- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, IN
Manchester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180024000054
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aurora, IN.
School address
District: South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180024000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Manchester Elementary School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 180024000054 · Aurora, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Dearborn High School (625 students)
Manchester Elementary School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Manchester Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn High School
625 students
- Aurora Element
Aurora Elementary School
524 students
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn Middle School
288 students
- Dillsboro Elem
Dillsboro Elementary School
267 students
- This school 145
Manchester Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Manchester Elementary School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Elementary School compares
Manchester Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Manchester Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dearborn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aurora Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dearborn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillsboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Elementary School
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, IN. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Elementary School?
47.4% of students at Manchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Elementary School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester Elementary School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aurora, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?
Besides Manchester Elementary School, South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates South Dearborn High School (625 students), Aurora Elementary School (524 students), and South Dearborn Middle School (288 students). See the South Dearborn Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.