Enrollment
818
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglasville, GA
New Manchester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Manchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130186002548
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Manchester Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Manchester Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Manchester Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Manchester Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Manchester Elementary School
New Manchester Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 818 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Douglasville's public schools, it stands alongside Connie Dugan Elementary School (647 students): New Manchester Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 13.2:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and New Manchester High School (1,894 students) alongside New Manchester Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Manchester Elementary School compares
New Manchester Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 1% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.4%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, New Manchester Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes New Manchester Elementary School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How New Manchester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Manchester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Douglasville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Connie Dugan Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Burnett Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour
Standard public school
46 students 3.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~818 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Manchester Elementary School
How many students attend New Manchester Elementary School?
New Manchester Elementary School has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Manchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Manchester Elementary School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Manchester Elementary School?
61.3% of students at New Manchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Manchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Manchester Elementary School is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Manchester Elementary School?
New Manchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Manchester Elementary School rank among schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Manchester Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglasville on the city page.
Is New Manchester Elementary School a good school?
New Manchester Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides New Manchester Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.
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