- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · N Manchester, IN
Manchester Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180627001103
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Jr-Sr High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 618
- students enrolled
Manchester Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manchester Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180627001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Manchester Jr-Sr High School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180627001103 · N Manchester, IN Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 14:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Elementary School (474 students)
Manchester Jr-Sr High School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Manchester Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manchester Jr-Sr High School
618 students
- Manchester Ele
Manchester Elementary School
474 students
- Manchester Int
Manchester Intermediate School
285 students
What this shows Manchester Jr-Sr High School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Jr-Sr High School compares
Manchester Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,728
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Manchester Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester Community Schools reports $12,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in N 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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Manchester Jr-Sr High School?
Manchester Jr-Sr High School has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in N Manchester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Jr-Sr High School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Jr-Sr High School?
42.1% of students at Manchester Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Jr-Sr High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in N Manchester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Jr-Sr High School?
Manchester Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Manchester Community Schools?
Besides Manchester Jr-Sr High School, Manchester Community Schools also operates Manchester Elementary School (474 students) and Manchester Intermediate School (285 students). See the Manchester Community Schools district page for the complete list.