Manchester Elementary

Manchester Union Elementary
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459
34 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Manchester Elementary School is a small, rural public school located along the scenic Highway 1 corridor in Manchester, California. As part of the Point Arena Schools District, the school serves a tight-knit coastal community in Mendocino County. Given its remote location, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding families.

The school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for small class sizes and a curriculum tailored to the needs of a diverse student population. Beyond core academics, Manchester Elementary often prioritizes place-based learning, utilizing its proximity to the Pacific coastline and the unique natural landscape of Northern California to enrich the educational experience. It serves as a central hub for the Manchester community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of supporting the holistic growth of its students in a quiet, rural setting.
34
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    18 (52.9%)
  • White
    12 (35.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (11.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Manchester Union Elementary
Phone: (707)882-2374
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 3
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Arena Elementary
Arena Union Elementary
239 Students
20 School St.
Point Arena, CA 95468 (3.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th