Manchester Union Elementary School District

19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Manchester Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 34 students in Manchester Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Manchester Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
34 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manchester Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #963 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1276 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
21-39%
33%
<50%
47%
<50%
29%
(2022-23)
42.9%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
53%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$999,000
$150,628 MM
Spending
$967,000
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student (13-14)
$12,333
$11,786
Spending / Student (13-14)
$13,386
$11,804

Best Manchester Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
(707) 882-2374
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manchester Union Elementary School District?
Manchester Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 34 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Union Elementary School District?
Manchester Union Elementary School District is ranked #963 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Union Elementary School District?
53% of Manchester Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Union Elementary School District?
Manchester Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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