Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Manchester Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Manchester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
New Manchester Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It Takes a Team to Educate a Child
School Rankings
New Manchester Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Manchester Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
White
94%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Manchester Elementary School's ranking?
New Manchester Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are New Manchester Elementary School often compared to?
New Manchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. T. Allison Elementary School, Weirton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend New Manchester Elementary School?
269 students attend New Manchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Manchester Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Manchester Elementary School?
New Manchester Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Manchester Elementary School offer ?
New Manchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Manchester Elementary School part of?
New Manchester Elementary School is part of Hancock County Schools.
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