- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, NJ
Manchester Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manchester Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340945000031
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manchester Township Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manchester Township Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Township Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manchester, NJ.
School address
District: Manchester Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340945000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Manchester Township Elementary School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 49.7 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 340945000031 · Manchester, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 11.7:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Township High School (947 students)
Manchester Township Elementary School grew from 514 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 49.7 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Manchester Township Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Tow
Manchester Township High School
947 students
- Manchester Tow
Manchester Township Middle School
586 students
- This school
Manchester Township Elementary School
573 students
- Ridgeway Eleme
Ridgeway Elementary School
476 students
- Whiting Elemen 266
Whiting Elementary School
266 students
- Manchester Reg 56
Manchester Regional Day School
56 students
What this shows Manchester Township Elementary School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manchester Township Elementary School compares
Manchester Township Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 39.4%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Manchester Township Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manchester Township School District reports $26,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manchester Township Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whiting Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Regional Day School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manchester Township Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Township Elementary School
How many students attend Manchester Township Elementary School?
Manchester Township Elementary School has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Township Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Township Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Manchester Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manchester Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manchester Township Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Manchester, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manchester Township Elementary School?
Manchester Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Township Elementary School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Manchester Township Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manchester, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manchester Township School District?
Besides Manchester Township Elementary School, Manchester Township School District also operates Manchester Township High School (947 students), Manchester Township Middle School (586 students), and Ridgeway Elementary School (476 students). See the Manchester Township School District district page for the complete list.