Manchester Township Elementary School

101 N Colonial Drive
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 514 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manchester Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Manchester Township Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manchester Township Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manchester Township Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1229 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manchester Township Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manchester Township Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Manchester Township Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manchester Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1229 out of 2,201 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
514 students attend Manchester Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Manchester Township Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 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 10:1, which is lower than 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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