- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mancos, CO
Mancos Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mancos Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080546006540
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mancos Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mancos · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mancos Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mancos Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mancos, CO.
School address
District: Mancos School District Re-6 · Colorado
NCES ID 080546006540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mancos Early Learning Center shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080546006540 · Mancos, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 36:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mancos Elementary School (217 students)
Mancos Early Learning Center shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mancos Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mancos Element
Mancos Elementary School
217 students
- Mancos High Sc
Mancos High School
142 students
- Mancos Middle
Mancos Middle School
116 students
- This school 36
Mancos Early Learning Center
36 students
What this shows Mancos Early Learning Center reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mancos Early Learning Center compares
Mancos Early Learning Center 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 117% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36:1
students per teacher
- 117% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,572
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Mancos Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Mancos School District Re-6 reports $13,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mancos Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancos Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mancos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mancos Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mancos Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mancos Early Learning Center
How many students attend Mancos Early Learning Center?
Mancos Early Learning Center has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mancos, CO. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancos Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancos Early Learning Center is 36:1, which is 117% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mancos Early Learning Center?
36.6% of students at Mancos Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mancos Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mancos Early Learning Center is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Mancos, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mancos Early Learning Center?
Mancos Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mancos Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Mancos?
By Resource Investment Index, Mancos Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mancos, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mancos School District Re-6?
Besides Mancos Early Learning Center, Mancos School District Re-6 also operates Mancos Elementary School (217 students), Mancos High School (142 students), and Mancos Middle School (116 students). See the Mancos School District Re-6 district page for the complete list.