Total enrollment
1,263
-113 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Manchester
Iowa · Public K-12
Parents in Manchester have 3 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 1,263 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Manchester
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,191
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,263
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 449 |
| West Delaware High School | High | 09-12 | 436 |
| West Delaware Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 378 |
About Manchester
Manchester, Iowa is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,263 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Manchester is around 421 students, 12% above the Iowa average of about 376.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Manchester has shrank 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,376 students to 1,263.
On this page, the community for Manchester discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.