- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mancos, CO
Mancos High School
Federal NCES profile for Mancos High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080546000944
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mancos High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mancos · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mancos High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mancos High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mancos, CO.
School address
District: Mancos School District Re-6 · Colorado
NCES ID 080546000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mancos High School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080546000944 · Mancos, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 17.8:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mancos Elementary School (217 students)
Mancos High School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mancos High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mancos Element
Mancos Elementary School
217 students
- This school
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 High School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mancos High School compares
Mancos High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Mancos High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancos Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mancos Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mancos Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mancos High 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 high 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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mancos High School
How many students attend Mancos High School?
Mancos High School has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mancos, CO. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancos High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancos High School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mancos High School?
34.0% of students at Mancos High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mancos High School?
The largest demographic group at Mancos High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Mancos, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mancos High School?
Mancos High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Mancos?
By Resource Investment Index, Mancos High School ranks #3 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 High School, Mancos School District Re-6 also operates Mancos Elementary School (217 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.