Manson Elementary

Set in MANSON, Washington, Manson Elementary is a small primary school, run under Manson School District. It educates 289 students across grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 380 students per school, that is 24% leaner than typical.

Manson School District comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 637 students; Manson Elementary is among them.

On demographics, Manson Elementary logs that Hispanic students make up the majority at 66%; the rest is composed of 33% White. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 29%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Manson Elementary records 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.1:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 61% of students at Manson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Chelan County) records that the typical household earns roughly $82,381 per year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Chelan County's 43 public schools (combined enrollment of about 12,965 students), Manson Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Manson High School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Manson Elementary operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Manson Elementary has remained close to its prior level, going from 296 students in 2018 to 289 in 2025. Class-load math has rose: from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 16.1:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.