- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Manchester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Middle 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 390500003792
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Middle School ranks #1 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Manchester Middle School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390500003792 · Akron, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 22.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Nolley Elementary School (527 students)
Manchester Middle School shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Manchester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nolley Element
Nolley Elementary School
527 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High School
394 students
- This school
Manchester Middle School
275 students
What this shows Manchester Middle School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Middle School compares
Manchester Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Manchester Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester Local reports $13,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Akron
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Findley Community Learning Center
Standard public school
555 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nolley Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students
I Promise School
Standard public school
478 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Standard public school
473 students 10.1:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Middle School
How many students attend Manchester Middle School?
Manchester Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 22.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester Middle School?
22.8% of students at Manchester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Middle School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Middle School?
Manchester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manchester Middle School rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Middle School ranks #1 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Manchester Local?
Besides Manchester Middle School, Manchester Local also operates Nolley Elementary School (527 students) and Manchester High School (394 students). See the Manchester Local district page for the complete list.