Manchester Township School District

District Overview
Located at 121 Route 539 in Whiting, New Jersey, the Manchester Township School District operates as an active, traditional public school system within a large suburban environment in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. The district encompasses six operational schools, providing a continuous educational pathway that spans from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As an open, non-charter public district, Manchester Township delivers a comprehensive academic structure that caters to early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students across the community.

The district serves a student body of 2,916 learners, featuring a vibrant demographic mix that includes 1,362 White, 1,022 Hispanic, 260 Black, 157 multiracial, and 101 Asian students, alongside small populations of American Indian and Pacific Islander students. To foster academic growth and facilitate daily operations, the district relies on a large educational workforce totaling approximately 1,406 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by nearly 588 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by roughly 173 instructional aides and more than 645 support staff, ensuring a well-resourced learning environment for all grade levels.
6
Total Schools
2,916
Total Students
587.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Township School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,362
Hispanic1,022
Black260
Asian101
Two or More157
American Indian6
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    1,362 (46.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1,022 (35.1%)
  • Black
    260 (8.9%)
  • Two or More
    157 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    101 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Manchester Township School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,916*
Teachers (FTE):587.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.0
Schools in Manchester Township School District
Found 6 Schools