Manchester Intermediate School

Manchester Community Schools
20 W Woodring Rd
Laketon, IN 46943
285 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Manchester Intermediate School, located in Laketon, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Manchester Community Schools district. The school typically focuses on the bridge years between elementary and middle school, generally housing students in grades 4 through 6. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to more departmentalized instruction while maintaining a supportive, community-centered environment.

The school is situated in a rural setting, which contributes to a tight-knit school culture where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention. Beyond standard core subjects like math, language arts, and science, Manchester Intermediate emphasizes building foundational study habits and collaborative skills. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared for the challenges of secondary education.
285
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (86.3%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Manchester Community Schools
Phone: (260)982-8685
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 104
Grade 6 96
Gender Ratio