New Manchester Elementary School

New Manchester Elementary School in New Cumberland, WV, is a small, high-achieving school serving 269 students from Pre-K through 4th grade in the Hancock County Schools district. With a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio, this school has earned a 5-star rating in 8 of the last 10 years and currently ranks 26th out of 355 elementary schools statewide—placing it in the top 7% of all West Virginia schools.

The standout feature of New Manchester is its exceptional mathematics performance. In the most recent school year, 85.4% of students scored proficient in math—more than double the state average of 39.4%. Third graders are particularly impressive, with a remarkable 95.5% proficiency rate in math. The school also excels at supporting students from low-income backgrounds, ranking 13th out of 314 schools statewide for this group. This consistent success across all student subgroups—male, female, and by race—shows that the school's approach works for every child, not just a select few. When compared to nearby schools, New Manchester leads Weirton Elementary (81.1% math proficiency) and A.T. Allison Elementary (76.7%), and it outperforms every school in the neighboring Brooke County Schools district by significant margins—including a 23.6-point gap over Brooke Intermediate School South.

While math is clearly a strength, English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency sits at 61.5%—still above the state average of 47.6%, but a relative area for growth. The school spends $12,741 per student, which is higher than some local schools but lower than all Brooke County schools, suggesting efficient use of resources. Families considering this school should know that New Manchester offers a stable, nurturing environment where students receive strong individualized attention, and where the focus on math excellence provides a solid foundation for future academic success.