Manchester Elementary School

1901 California Ave E
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manchester Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Manchester Elementary School serves the northeast part of Port Orchard, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 2.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Manchester Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Manchester Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#842 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
68%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
13%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
32%
0.51

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
1.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

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 #842 out of 2,088 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?
458 students attend Manchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Manchester Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1.
What grades does Manchester Elementary School offer ?
Manchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Elementary School part of?
Manchester Elementary School is part of South Kitsap School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Manchester Elementary School serves the northeast part of Port Orchard, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 2.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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