- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Manchester Gate
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Gate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455008843
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Gate earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #9 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Gate has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Gate ranks #9 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455008843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Manchester Gate held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061455008843 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 27.4:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Manchester Gate held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Manchester Gate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 684
Manchester Gate
684 students
What this shows Manchester Gate reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Gate compares
Manchester Gate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
Asian 13.9%
White 12.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Manchester Gate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Gate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Gate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Gate
How many students attend Manchester Gate?
Manchester Gate has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Gate?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Gate is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Gate?
51.9% of students at Manchester Gate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Gate?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Gate is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Gate?
Manchester Gate has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Gate rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Gate ranks #9 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Manchester Gate, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.