Green Acres School

Green Acres School is a public elementary school in Manchester, New Hampshire, that serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5 (PK–5). The school has about 360 students and 30 full-time teachers, which means that there is about one teacher for every 12 students. This helps keep class sizes small and gives students individual attention. About 58% of the students are White, 16% are Black or African American, 12% are Hispanic or Latino, 4% are Asian, and about 10% identify as multiracial. About 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that the community is made up of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds. About 36–38% of students are good at math and about 40–42% are good at English Language Arts, which is a little lower than the state average. Green Acres School has programs to help students with specific subjects, programs to help students learn to read, and programs to combine the arts with other subjects. The amount spent per student is in line with district standards, which makes sure there are enough resources for teaching and student services. Green Acres School is in a neighborhood where the average home price is in the mid-$300,000s. It is a welcoming and diverse place to learn. The school has small classes and a strong sense of community, and it is always working to improve academic outcomes.

Green Acres School hosted a high-energy DEA Dance Program assembly in October 2025. The event launched a new 3rd and 4th Grade Dance Team and generated strong student excitement.

Q1: What kinds of things can kids do outside of school at Green Acres School?

Ans. Green Acres School has clubs for students to join, like art clubs, music programs, beginner sports, and seasonal enrichment activities.

Q2: Does Green Acres School help kids learn English?

Ans. Yes, the school has English Language Learner (ELL) programs that help kids get better at English by giving them lessons in small groups and one-on-one.

Q3. Do schools want parents to help out at school events?

Parents can help make home-school collaboration better by going to PTO events, volunteering, parent-teacher conferences, and family nights that the school plans.

Q4: What steps does Green Acres School take to keep its students safe?

To keep the learning environment safe, the school has safe entry systems, holds regular emergency drills, and makes sure that all visitors follow check-in procedures.

Q5: What kind of transportation do the kids at Green Acres School get?

Ans. Students who meet the requirements can take the district-provided bus, and families who live nearby can use designated walking routes or drop-off points.