Manchester Elem School in Poplar Grove, IL

At a glance

Reported students

136

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

10.26

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

6th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

212.5

Manchester Elem School: 136 reported students.

State peer staffing position

54th percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 155
Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Manchester Elem School

Manchester Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Poplar Grove. It is one of 6 current school records connected to North Boone CUSD 200. NCES reports 136 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.7%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Manchester Elem School

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13.5%
Students with disabilities: 9.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.75
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White64.7%
Hispanic28.7%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Capron Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

162 reported students

Poplar Grove Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

251 reported students

North Boone Upper Elem Sch

Middle · Grades 05–06

192 reported students

North Boone Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

233 reported students

North Boone High School

High · Grades 09–12

496 reported students

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Public schools near Manchester Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Stone Creek School Elementary · Kinnikinnick CCSD 131	02–03	360	5.3 mi
Ledgewood Elem School Elementary · Kinnikinnick CCSD 131	PK–01	375	5.4 mi
Caledonia Elem School Elementary · Belvidere CUSD 100	PK–05	449	5.7 mi
Poplar Grove Elem School Elementary · North Boone CUSD 200	KG–04	251	5.9 mi
Prairie Hill Elem School Elementary · Prairie Hill CCSD 133	PK–04	447	7 mi
Capron Elem School Elementary · North Boone CUSD 200	PK–04	162	7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Manchester Elem School

What grades does Manchester Elem School serve?

Manchester Elem School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Boone CUSD 200.

How many students attend Manchester Elem School?

Manchester Elem School reported 136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 155 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Manchester Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 136 students and 10.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Manchester Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Manchester Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Boone CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Manchester Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Manchester Elem School in?

Manchester Elem School is part of North Boone CUSD 200, based in Poplar Grove, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Manchester Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stone Creek School (5.3 mi), Ledgewood Elem School (5.4 mi), Caledonia Elem School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.