Total enrollment
1,263
-168 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Manchester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Manchester has shrank 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,431 students to 1,263. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 94% to 90% over the same window.
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.