Manchester Memorial Elementary

43 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944

(978)526-1908

www.mersd.org

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manchester Memorial Elementary School, located at 43 Lincoln Street in Manchester, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Manchester-Essex Regional School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging curiosity and collaboration while leveraging the unique resources of the coastal North Shore community.

Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the broader Manchester community. The staff focuses on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, engaged citizens. By integrating modern educational standards with a commitment to individual student success, Manchester Memorial aims to provide a strong foundational experience that prepares its young learners for the challenges and opportunities of middle school and beyond.

304

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Memorial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	12
Asian	4
Two or More	7

White
281 (92.4%)
Hispanic
12 (3.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

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:	No
District:	Manchester Essex Regional
Phone:	(978)526-1908
Website:	http://www.mersd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46