Manchester Community Schools School District

404 W Ninth St
N Manchester, IN 46962
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,411 students in Manchester Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Manchester Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,411 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manchester Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#114 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
38%
45%
41%
38%
34%
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,385
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,695
$12,852

Best Manchester Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 River Rd
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
Grades: PK-3
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Woodring Rd
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Grades: 4-6
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Manchester Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Squire Dr
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 666 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manchester Community Schools School District?
Manchester Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,411 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Community Schools School District?
Manchester Community Schools School District is ranked #116 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Community Schools School District?
85% of Manchester Community Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Community Schools School District?
Manchester Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Manchester Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,695 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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