- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
New Manchester Elementary School held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 130186002548 · Douglasville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 17:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
New Manchester Elementary School held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
New Manchester Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school
New Manchester Elementary School
818 students
What this shows New Manchester Elementary School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Manchester Elementary School compares
New Manchester Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,894
- 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
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 (~818 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.