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Manchester Elementary School

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Manchester Elementary School ranks 521 st of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

521^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Manchester Elementary School is a public school in Port Orchard serving 458 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in the South Kitsap School District. The school is in a moderately diverse local school market, with several nearby South Kitsap and Bremerton elementary schools, and has a 14.6 student-teacher ratio and a 47.16% free/reduced-price lunch rate. Overall, it ranks in the 54th percentile among Washington elementary schools and is the second-highest-ranked of the five nearby South Kitsap elementary schools.

Manchester’s clearest academic strength is mathematics. In 2025–2026, 48.96% of students met state math standards, compared with 43.59% in the district and 43.11% statewide. Its math result was second among nearby South Kitsap schools, behind only South Colby Elementary School. English language arts performance was more moderate: 50.00% met standards, below both district and state averages, although Manchester remained ahead of most nearby schools. Science is the biggest concern. Proficiency fell to 47.5% in 2025–2026 from 62.03% in 2023–2024, placing the school below district and state results.

Recent results show partial recovery from Manchester’s 2020–2022 ranking lows, but performance remains uneven by grade. Third-grade math and ELA are relative strengths, while fifth-grade math fell to 37.5%, and fourth- and fifth-grade ELA results were below district and state averages. Manchester compares favorably with most nearby Bremerton School District schools, including Armin Jahr Elementary, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy, and Naval Avenue Elementary School. Its strongest subgroup outcomes are among low-income and special education students, while maintaining those gains and improving upper-grade math, ELA, and science are important priorities.

458

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,833

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1901 California Ave E
Port Orchard, WA 98366

(360) 443-3230

District: South Kitsap School District

Students who attend Manchester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	John Sedgwick Middle School
High:	South Kitsap High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Two or more races:

13.1%

Hispanic:

12.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg50%

Washington avg48%

521^st of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 10Elementary Schools in the South Kitsap School District

77^th of 238South Kitsap School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	521 of 1138	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.8	475 of 1160	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.6	514 of 1168	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.8	548 of 1169	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	603 of 1169	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	601 of 1107	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.5	532 of 1130	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	378 of 1054	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.5	228 of 1056	78.4%	★★★★☆
2016	63.3	393 of 1053	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.7	468 of 1067	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.9	639 of 1106	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.9	633 of 1097	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.3	564 of 1092	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.6	618 of 1088	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.0	646 of 1072	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.9	632 of 1067	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	43.9	633 of 1069	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.4	687 of 1051	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.9	452 of 1031	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	33.9	718 of 1026	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	49.8	518 of 1020	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.7	566 of 1092	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.5	530 of 1093	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.0	652 of 1094	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.1	733 of 1100	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.8	671 of 1008	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.2	432 of 1068	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	324 of 1004	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	171 of 649	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	35.8	427 of 633	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.1	212 of 694	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.9	66 of 697	90.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	244 of 1008	75.8%	★★★★☆
2025	77.4	145 of 1013	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	285 of 1024	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	48.1	521 of 1013	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.2	370 of 1019	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.5	567 of 854	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.0	413 of 979	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	184 of 835	78.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	400 of 1059	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.1	349 of 1098	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	447 of 1099	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	418 of 1099	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	406 of 1113	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	455 of 1025	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.7	588 of 1075	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.5	427 of 999	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	54 of 197	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	45.9	107 of 188	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.6	168 of 303	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	159 of 432	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	27.8	370 of 478	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	354 of 566	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	40.0	578 of 901	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.2	543 of 1007	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.2	546 of 1009	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.2	557 of 1011	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.5	653 of 1031	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.4	648 of 943	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.2	676 of 1027	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.7	397 of 833	52.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile+22 vs school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile+19 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)73rd percentile+14 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)62nd percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)49th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)36th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts50%-3 vs state

Math49%+6 vs state

Science48%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 California Ave E	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 443-3230	458	31	14.6	47.2%	311 (67.9%)	8 (1.7%)	59 (12.9%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.0%)	60 (13.1%)	51.9	521^st of 1138 public elementary schools	54.2%		56.8	475^th of 1160 public elementary schools	59.1%	46	47.5	47.5	53.9	48.0	47.5	50.0	59.1	49.3	37.5	49.0	94.0	94.0	95.5	95.5	95.5	94.0	95.5	95.5	94.0	94.0	$17,833	$597	$17,236
South Colby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3281 Banner Road SE	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 443-3000	276	20	13.5	42.8%	195 (70.7%)	4 (1.4%)	31 (11.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	39 (14.1%)	70.2	313^th of 1138 public elementary schools	72.5%		57.4	463^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	60.1%	150	63.5	63.5	45.7	61.1	65.4	57.9	50.0	59.3	62.8	57.6	95.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	100.0	95.4	95.4	95.4	$18,594	$414	$18,179
Orchard Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2288 Fircrest Dr SE	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 443-3530	529	40	13.2	58.0%	306 (57.8%)	17 (3.2%)	76 (14.4%)	12 (2.3%)	8 (1.5%)	18 (3.4%)	92 (17.4%)	51.2	533^rd of 1138 public elementary schools	53.2%		48.5	572^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	50.7%	39	57.5	57.5	51.0	44.6	52.9	49.3	56.0	36.6	44.3	45.7	91.3	92.4	94.6	94.6	94.6	92.4	93.5	93.5	92.4	92.4	$20,094	$975	$19,118
East Port Orchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2649 Hoover Ave SE	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 443-3170	423	30	14.1	66.7%	240 (56.7%)	12 (2.8%)	73 (17.3%)	15 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.1%)	72 (17.0%)	44.1	623^rd of 1138 public elementary schools	45.3%		35.8	734^th of 1160 public elementary schools	36.7%	111	52.5	52.5	42.0	45.7	50.8	46.0	47.8	42.9	37.7	43.0	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	97.1	95.6	95.6	97.1	97.1	$20,948	$1,575	$19,373
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4704 Blakely Ave NE	Bainbridge Island	98110	Kitsap County	Bainbridge Island School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 842-4752	356	23	15.6	12.9%	280 (78.7%)	4 (1.1%)	22 (6.2%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.8%)								(n/a)							85.9			90.3	94.2	94.2	96.2	96.2	96.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	94.2	$19,346	$72	$19,274
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Spruce Avenue	Bremerton	98310	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4500	388	29	13.1	65.7%	180 (46.4%)	14 (3.6%)	109 (28.1%)	24 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	53 (13.7%)	33.1	761^st of 1138 public elementary schools	33.1%		24.5	915^th of 1160 public elementary schools	21.1%	154	43.9	43.9	32.1	42.1	54.4	42.9	37.5	36.8	33.3	35.9	71.9	76.6	79.7	79.7	79.7	75.0	85.9	73.4	75.0	75.0	$21,163	$1,567	$19,597
Naval Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Olympic Avenue	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4400	269	22	12.5	69.9%	127 (47.2%)	3 (1.1%)	79 (29.4%)	11 (4.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	42 (15.6%)								(n/a)	47.1	47.1	32.3	22.2	50.0	34.7	19.4	22.2	23.5	21.8	85.7	85.7	92.9	92.9	92.9	88.1	92.9	92.9	88.1	88.1	$26,119	$1,288	$24,831
Armin Jahr Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Dibb Street	Bremerton	98310	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4100	495	34	14.6	65.5%	128 (25.9%)	17 (3.4%)	268 (54.1%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	54 (10.9%)	9.4	1045^th of 1138 public elementary schools	8.2%		10.7	1080^th of 1160 public elementary schools	6.9%	35	22.9	22.9	13.8	37.5	20.5	23.4	24.5	29.5	8.4	20.8	78.1	84.2	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	87.8	82.9	82.9	82.9	$20,234	$1,082	$19,151
Hidden Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5455 Converse Road SE	Port Orchard	98367	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 443-3050	439	29	15.0	48.1%	257 (58.5%)	10 (2.3%)	91 (20.7%)	17 (3.9%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	55 (12.5%)	40.6	666^th of 1138 public elementary schools	41.5%		33.5	775^th of 1160 public elementary schools	33.2%	109	38.9	38.9	50.0	43.8	48.0	47.0	50.0	47.5	28.8	41.8	91.3	92.8	95.7	95.7	95.7	92.8	94.2	91.3	92.8	92.8	$19,455	$445	$19,010
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S National Ave	Bremerton	98312	Kitsap County	Bremerton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 473-4600	283	21	13.5	70.7%	96 (33.9%)	18 (6.4%)	103 (36.4%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.1%)	48 (17.0%)	24.9	859^th of 1138 public elementary schools	24.5%		17.4	991^st of 1160 public elementary schools	14.6%	132	38.1	38.1	21.4	38.8	50.0	36.8	29.3	36.7	29.3	32.1	63.9	68.9	68.9	68.9	68.9	70.5	80.3	68.9	70.5	70.5	$21,699	$1,668	$20,031

Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Elementary School

Is Manchester Elementary School a good school?

Manchester Elementary School ranks 521^st of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Manchester Elementary School in?

South Kitsap School District

What schools do graduates of Manchester Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Manchester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Sedgwick Middle School
High : South Kitsap High School

How many students attend Manchester Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 458 students attended Manchester Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Manchester Elementary School?

Students at Manchester Elementary School are 68% White, 13% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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