Manchester Township Elementary School

101 N COLONIAL DRIVE
MANCHESTER, NJ 08733

www.manchestertwp.org/mtes

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manchester Township Elementary School, located at 101 N. Colonial Drive in Manchester, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Manchester Township School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a culture that encourages curiosity, character building, and collaborative growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Manchester Township Elementary School works to engage families and the surrounding community to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a mix of traditional academic rigor and modern pedagogical practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the institution strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within the district.

573

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Township Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	244
Black	43
Asian	22
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
244 (42.6%)
White
226 (39.4%)
Black
43 (7.5%)
Two or More
36 (6.3%)
Asian
22 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 Township School District
Phone:	(732)323-9600
Website:	http://www.manchestertwp.org/mtes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 62

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 93