Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Manchester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Manchester Elementary School serves the eastern part of Douglasville, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 19.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Manchester Elementary School's student population of 818 students has grown by 7% 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
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Manchester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Manchester Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1167 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Manchester Elementary School's ranking?
New Manchester Elementary School is ranked #1167 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are New Manchester Elementary School often compared to?
New Manchester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Carmel Elementary School, Factory Shoals Elementary School, Holly Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend New Manchester Elementary School?
818 students attend New Manchester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of New Manchester Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Manchester Elementary School?
New Manchester Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Manchester Elementary School offer ?
New Manchester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Manchester Elementary School part of?
New Manchester Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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