Enrollment
217
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mancos, CO
Mancos Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mancos Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080546000943
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mancos Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mancos · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mancos Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mancos Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mancos, CO.
School address
District: Mancos School District Re-6 · Colorado
NCES ID 080546000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mancos Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mancos Elementary School
Mancos Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mancos, Colorado, enrolling 217 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mancos School District Re-6 spends $12,885 per pupil, 21% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mancos School District Re-6 also operates Mancos High School (142 students) and Mancos Middle School (116 students) alongside Mancos Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mancos Elementary School compares
Mancos Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 47.5% | ▲ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
29.5%
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
$12,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Mancos Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mancos School District Re-6, which includes Mancos Elementary School.
$12,885
Per student
-21%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 58.1%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mancos Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancos High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mancos Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mancos Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mancos Elementary School'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
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mancos Elementary School
How many students attend Mancos Elementary School?
Mancos Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mancos, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancos Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancos 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 Mancos Elementary School?
47.5% of students at Mancos Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mancos Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mancos Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Mancos, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mancos Elementary School?
Mancos Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mancos Elementary School rank among public schools in Mancos?
By Resource Investment Index, Mancos Elementary School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Mancos on the city page.
Is Mancos Elementary School a good school?
Mancos Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mancos School District Re-6?
Besides Mancos Elementary School, Mancos School District Re-6 also operates Mancos High School (142 students), Mancos Middle School (116 students), and Mancos Early Learning Center (36 students). See the Mancos School District Re-6 district page for the complete list.
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