- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mancos Elementary School grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080546000943 · Mancos, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 13.6:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mancos High School (142 students)
Mancos Elementary School grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mancos Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mancos Elementary School
217 students
- Mancos High Sc
Mancos High School
142 students
- Mancos Middle
Mancos Middle School
116 students
- Mancos Early L 36
Mancos Early Learning Center
36 students
What this shows Mancos Elementary School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mancos Elementary School compares
Mancos Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.