- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windham, ME
Manchester School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231479300631
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Windham · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Maine
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester School has class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Windham, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Manchester School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 231479300631 · Windham, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 12.8:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Windham High School (939 students)
Manchester School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Manchester School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windham High S
Windham High School
939 students
- Windham Primar
Windham Primary School
727 students
- Windham Middle
Windham Middle School
571 students
- This school 357
Manchester School
357 students
- Raymond Elemen 275
Raymond Elementary School
275 students
- Jordan-Small M 181
Jordan-Small Middle School
181 students
What this shows Manchester School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester School compares
Manchester School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 41% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Maine - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$18,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 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.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Manchester School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 14 reports $18,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windham Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan-Small Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Windham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester School
How many students attend Manchester School?
Manchester School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windham, ME. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester School is 12.8:1, which is 15% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manchester School?
20.1% of students at Manchester School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Windham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester School?
Manchester School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
How does Manchester School rank among public schools in Windham?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Windham, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 14?
Besides Manchester School, Rsu 14 also operates Windham High School (939 students), Windham Primary School (727 students), and Windham Middle School (571 students). See the Rsu 14 district page for the complete list.