Is Manchester Elementary School a good school?

Manchester Elementary School ranks 390 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended Manchester Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Manchester Elementary School?

Students at Manchester Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Manchester Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Manchester Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : South Dearborn Middle School High : South Dearborn High School

Manchester Elementary School

Summary:

Manchester Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aurora, Indiana, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 171 students. The school is part of the South Dearborn Community School Corp district, which is ranked 159 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester Elementary School stands out in its strong math performance, with 55.29% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, outperforming the district average of 38.07%. However, the school's English Language Arts scores, with 38.82% proficient or better, are slightly below the district average of 37.09%. The school's racial makeup is notably different from the district, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.74%) compared to the state and nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism has been an area of concern, ranging from 10.5% in 2020-2021 to 19.8% in 2021-2022, higher than the state's target of 10%.

When compared to other schools in the South Dearborn Community School Corp district, Manchester Elementary School stands out in its math performance, but its English Language Arts scores are generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 290 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 580 out of 1,016 in 2022-2023. The increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.46% in 2020-2021 to 48.54% in 2022-2023, indicates a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the school's performance challenges.

Detail:

Public K-6

9387 Sr 48
Aurora, IN 47001

(812) 926-1140

District: South Dearborn Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,491

Students who attend Manchester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Dearborn Middle School
High:	South Dearborn High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manchester Elementary School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Dearborn Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Manchester Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South Dearborn Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Dearborn Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester Elementary School is 14.8. 1 elementary schools in the South Dearborn Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manchester Elementary School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester Elementary School is $12,491, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the South Dearborn Community School Corp District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manchester Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Dearborn Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Dearborn Community School Corp 157^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Manchester Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	85.73	19^th	326	94.2%
2005	80.01	123^rd	959	87.2%
2006	84.54	82^nd	961	91.5%
2007	86.86	59^th	985	94.0%
2008	83.23	97^th	996	90.3%
2009	81.16	125^th	1003	87.5%
2010	78.64	157^th	1009	84.4%
2011	74.52	220^th	1025	78.5%
2012	66.36	350^th	1015	65.5%
2013	66.95	359^th	1035	65.3%
2014	63.99	419^th	1036	59.6%
2015	70.70	280^th	1040	73.1%
2016	64.15	404^th	1046	61.4%
2017	66.20	369^th	1033	64.3%
2018	63.39	409^th	1027	60.2%
2019	67.79	329^th	1031	68.1%
2021	70.72	290^th	1016	71.5%
2022	57.82	448^th	1020	56.1%
2023	45.66	580^th	1016	42.9%
2024	61.88	390^th	1010	61.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Manchester Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	372	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1989	371	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1990	365	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1991	380	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1992	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1993	347	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1994	370	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1995	377	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1996	377	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1997	380	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1998	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1999	305	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2000	320	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2001	296	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2002	297	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2003	297	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2004	287	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	288
2005	242	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	243
2006	283	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2007	282	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	287
2008	292	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	298
2009	301	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	306
2010	293	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	296
2011	299	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	304
2012	309	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	316
2013	295	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	303
2014	302	0	0	1	0	0	8	0	311
2015	283	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	291
2016	269	0	0	0	0	0	9	0	278
2017	257	0	0	1	0	0	10	0	268
2018	248	0	0	2	0	0	9	0	259
2019	252	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	260
2020	228	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	233
2021	184	1	0	5	0	0	2	0	192
2022	162	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	170
2023	162	1	0	5	0	0	3	0	171

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manchester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	372	19.8	18.7	20.4
1989	375	20.5	18.2	16.5
1990	366	20.5	17.8	14.5
1991	381	20.8	18.3	13.1
1992	356	21.2	16.7	16.6
1993	347	22.2	15.6	17
1994	370	22.2	16.7	14.1
1995	377	21.8	17.3	14.9
1996	377	21.8	17.3	14.9
1997	380	21.7	17.5	15.5
1998	391	21.6	18.1	15.1
1999	305	17.6	17.3	14.8
2000	321	17.0	18.9	13.1
2001	297	17.9	16.6	14.5
2002	297	17.9	16.6	15.2
2003	297	17.9	16.6	15.2
2004	288	17.2	16.7	14.2
2005	243	18.4	13.2	15.6
2006	285	18.4	15.5	16.1
2007	287	n/a	n/a	18
2008	298	17.2	17.3	19.8
2009	306	18.3	16.7	28.2
2010	296	17.7	16.7	26.5
2011	304	18.1	16.7	29.3
2012	316	18.5	17.0	33.5
2013	303	14.5	20.8	38
2014	311	14.5	21.4	38.9
2015	291	17.0	17.1	38.5
2016	278	17.0	16.3	37.8
2017	268	15.0	17.8	35.8
2018	259	19.0	13.6	40.5
2019	260	19.0	13.6	41.9
2020	233	18.0	12.9	41.2
2021	192	23.0	8.3	36.5
2022	170	12.5	13.6	39.4
2023	171	11.5	14.8	48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manchester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	372	19.8	18.7	20.4
1989	375	20.5	18.2	16.5
1990	366	20.5	17.8	14.5
1991	381	20.8	18.3	13.1
1992	356	21.2	16.7	16.6
1993	347	22.2	15.6	17
1994	370	22.2	16.7	14.1
1995	377	21.8	17.3	14.9
1996	377	21.8	17.3	14.9
1997	380	21.7	17.5	15.5
1998	391	21.6	18.1	15.1
1999	305	17.6	17.3	14.8
2000	321	17.0	18.9	13.1
2001	297	17.9	16.6	14.5
2002	297	17.9	16.6	15.2
2003	297	17.9	16.6	15.2
2004	288	17.2	16.7	14.2
2005	243	18.4	13.2	15.6
2006	285	18.4	15.5	16.1
2007	287	n/a	n/a	18
2008	298	17.2	17.3	19.8
2009	306	18.3	16.7	28.2
2010	296	17.7	16.7	26.5
2011	304	18.1	16.7	29.3
2012	316	18.5	17.0	33.5
2013	303	14.5	20.8	38
2014	311	14.5	21.4	38.9
2015	291	17.0	17.1	38.5
2016	278	17.0	16.3	37.8
2017	268	15.0	17.8	35.8
2018	259	19.0	13.6	40.5
2019	260	19.0	13.6	41.9
2020	233	18.0	12.9	41.2
2021	192	23.0	8.3	36.5
2022	170	12.5	13.6	39.4
2023	171	11.5	14.8	48.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$69 (0.8%)	$9,018 (99.2%)	$9,087
2020	$73 (0.8%)	$9,185 (99.2%)	$9,258
2021	$931 (9.2%)	$9,141 (90.8%)	$10,072
2022	$2,220 (17.8%)	$10,271 (82.2%)	$12,491

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 580^th of 1016 Elementary schools	25.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Elementary School)	46.2	19.1	27.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	40.1	31.1	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Manchester Elementary School)	65.4	47.6	17.8%
3rd Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	54.7	43.7	11%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Elementary School)	60.5	30.4	30.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	56.5	42.3	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Manchester Elementary School)	68.4	52.2	16.2%
4th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	59.5	52	7.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Manchester Elementary School)	68.4	36.4	32%
4th Grade Science (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	57.1	39.3	17.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Elementary School)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	46.3	32	14.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Manchester Elementary School)	45.5	53.6	8.1%
5th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	43.3	37.4	5.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Manchester Elementary School)	57.6	39.3	18.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	43.6	34.7	8.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Elementary School)	50	17.7	32.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	55.1	39.3	15.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Manchester Elementary School)	52.6	38.2	14.4%
6th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	49.7	42.8	6.9%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Manchester Elementary School)	50	20.6	29.4%
6th Grade Science (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	50.9	35.9	15%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	171	34.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	162	35.7%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	48.5%	6.6%

Schools Near Manchester Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manchester Elementary School	Public	K-6	9387 Sr 48	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-1140	171	12	14.8	48.5%	162 (94.7%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	61.9	390^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.4%		45.7	580^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.9%	190	50.0	22.2	42.9	38.5	38.8	75.0	33.3	47.6	61.5	55.3	33.3	$12,491	$2,220	$10,271
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6098 Squire Pl	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-2222	533	37	14.4	60.6%	505 (94.7%)	7 (1.3%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	37.3	657^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.0%		37.5	660^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.0%	3	34.4	30.4	22.9	36.5	31.2	55.7	34.2	34.3	17.7	33.9	25.7	$11,685	$1,748	$9,937
Milan Elementary School	Public	K-4	418 E Carr St	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 654-2922	415	27	15.3	59.5%	401 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	28.6	743^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	26.4%		51.4	525^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.3%	218	15.8	21.9			18.8	46.1	39.7			43.0		$11,413	$1,643	$9,770
Lawrenceburg Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Tiger Blvd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 537-7239	481	31	15.7	47.0%	425 (88.4%)	6 (1.2%)	13 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)								(n/a)												$10,520	$590	$9,930
Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	500 Short St	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 537-7279	426	29	14.6	43.4%	362 (85.0%)	3 (0.7%)	22 (5.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	66.3	341^st of 1010 public elementary schools	66.2%		60.3	411^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.5%	70	45.7	36.2	38.0		40.1	66.7	55.9	43.8		55.5	54.0	$10,156	$795	$9,362
Sunman Elementary School	Public	K-5	925 N Meridian	Sunman	47041	Ripley County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 623-2235	339	24	14.0	35.7%	323 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	57.4	443^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	56.1%		62.1	390^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.6%	53	27.7	47.1	48.8		41.8	36.2	55.9	39.5		45.6	44.2	$14,039	$1,934	$12,105
Dillsboro Elementary School	Public	K-6	13200 North St	Dillsboro	47018	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 432-5438	262	17	15.8	53.4%	248 (94.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	76.4	217^th of 1010 public elementary schools	78.5%		81.1	170^th of 1016 public elementary schools	83.3%	47	31.6	47.2	54.3	63.6	48.6	60.5	50.0	62.9	69.7	60.6	62.9	$10,796	$1,098	$9,698
Bright Elementary School	Public	K-5	22593 State Line Rd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 637-4600	554	33	16.6	20.0%	532 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	67.1	328^th of 1010 public elementary schools	67.5%		70	302^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	70.3%	26	53.8	53.4	42.1		50.4	52.8	50.0	35.5		47.0	51.3	$9,434	$517	$8,918
North Dearborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27650 Sawmill Road	West Harrison	47060	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 576-1900	770	47	16.3	20.8%	741 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	91	63^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	93.8%		87.8	91^st of 1016 public elementary schools	91.0%	28	63.4	56.5	66.0		61.8	81.5	64.5	67.9		71.5	76.4	$10,048	$561	$9,486
South Ripley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1568 S Benham Rd	Versailles	47042	Ripley County	South Ripley Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 689-5383	563	40	13.9	55.6%	535 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	81.4	169^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.3%		77.2	207^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.6%	38	48.4	48.8	47.9	56.2	50.4	87.1	81.9	42.3	54.8	66.4	56.3	$11,473	$1,676	$9,797

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