Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Manchester Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Manchester Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Elementary School's ranking?
Manchester Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Manchester Elementary School often compared to?
Manchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
440 students attend Manchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Manchester Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Manchester Elementary School offer ?
Manchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Manchester Elementary School part of?
Manchester Elementary School is part of South Kitsap School District.
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