Enrollment
352
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390053705249
Manchester Elementary School — Manchester, OH
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Manchester Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manchester Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manchester Elementary School reports 352 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Manchester Local spends $17,735 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.4% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manchester Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,735
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 352 Top 42% in Ohio — larger than 58% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390053705249
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester Local, which includes Manchester Elementary School.
$17,735
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 58.9%
Federal 25.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Similar other schools in Manchester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Elementary School
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a other school in Manchester, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Elementary School is White at 95.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Manchester, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.