Enrollment
145
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School is a small elementary school in Aurora, Indiana, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Indiana schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates South Dearborn High School (625 students) and Aurora Elementary School (524 students) alongside Manchester Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manchester Elementary School compares
Manchester Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp, which includes Manchester Elementary School.
$12,424
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Manchester Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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