- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manassa, CO
Manassa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manassa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080510000845
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manassa Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 190
- students enrolled
Manassa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Conejos School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080510000845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Manassa Elementary School shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080510000845 · Manassa, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 13.6:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Centauri High School (301 students)
Manassa Elementary School shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Manassa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centauri High
Centauri High School
301 students
- Centauri Middl
Centauri Middle School
211 students
- La Jara Elemen
La Jara Elementary School
195 students
- This school
Manassa Elementary School
190 students
- North Conejos 30
North Conejos Alternative Program
30 students
What this shows Manassa Elementary School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manassa Elementary School compares
Manassa Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 43.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Manassa Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Conejos School District No. Re1j reports $11,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manassa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centauri Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Jara Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Conejos Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manassa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manassa Elementary School
How many students attend Manassa Elementary School?
Manassa Elementary School has 190 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manassa, CO. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manassa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manassa Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manassa Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Manassa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manassa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manassa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Manassa, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manassa Elementary School?
Manassa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Conejos School District No. Re1j?
Besides Manassa Elementary School, North Conejos School District No. Re1j also operates Centauri High School (301 students), Centauri Middle School (211 students), and La Jara Elementary School (195 students). See the North Conejos School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.