Mancos School District Re-6

MANCOS, Colorado — 4 schools

509
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,926
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mancos School District Re-6 operates 4 public schools serving 509 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 511 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montezuma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,926 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.4% local, 58.1% state, and 17.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $64,577 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #112 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 27.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.3% White, 15.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Mancos Elementary School accounts for 42.5% of all Mancos School District Re-6 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mancos School District Re-6-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mancos School District Re-6 school enrollment varies 6.0× across entities

Mancos School District Re-6 school enrollment ranges from 36 students (lowest) to 217 students (highest), a spread of 181 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Mancos School District Re-6 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Mancos School District Re-6 is typically wider than the Mancos School District Re-6-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
58.1%
State
24.4%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
112 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Montezuma County county, where this district is located.

$852
Studio/mo
$906
1 BR/mo
$1,180
2 BR/mo
$1,569
3 BR/mo
$1,850
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$64,577
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Mancos School District Re-6.

White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

27.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Mancos School District Re-6

School Enrollment
Mancos Elementary School
217
Mancos High School
142
Mancos Middle School
116
Mancos Early Learning Center
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mancos School District Re-6?

Mancos School District Re-6 has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 509 students.

How much does Mancos School District Re-6 spend per student?

Mancos School District Re-6 spends $13,926 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #112 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Mancos School District Re-6?

The average teacher salary in Mancos School District Re-6 is $64,577 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mancos School District Re-6?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montezuma County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mancos School District Re-6?

Mancos School District Re-6 students are 76.3% White, 15.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mancos School District Re-6?

Mancos School District Re-6 has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #112 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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