Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manchester Township Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manchester Township Elementary School serves the northeast area of Lakehurst, NJ, covering approximately 10.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manchester Township Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Manchester Township Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Township Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manchester Township Elementary School's ranking?
Manchester Township Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Manchester Township Elementary School often compared to?
Manchester Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Manchester Township Elementary School?
573 students attend Manchester Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Manchester Township Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manchester Township Elementary School?
Manchester Township Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester Township Elementary School offer ?
Manchester Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manchester Township Elementary School part of?
Manchester Township Elementary School is part of Manchester Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Manchester Township Elementary School located?
Manchester Township Elementary School is located in the Leisure Knoll neighborhood of Lakehurst, NJ.
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