Manning Elementary School serves 485 students in grades 4-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manning Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Manning Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
65%
31%
White
25%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manning Elementary School?
485 students attend Manning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Manning Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manning Elementary School?
Manning Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manning Elementary School offer ?
Manning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manning Elementary School part of?
Manning Elementary School is part of Clarendon 06 School District.
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