- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manitou Springs, CO
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manitou Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080549000947
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manitou Springs Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manitou Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manitou Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manitou Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manitou Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080549000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Manitou Springs Elementary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 080549000947 · Manitou Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.4:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Manitou Springs High School (367 students)
Manitou Springs Elementary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Manitou Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs High School
367 students
- This school
Manitou Springs Elementary School
331 students
- Manitou Spring
Manitou Springs Middle School
275 students
- Ute Pass Eleme
Ute Pass Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Manitou Springs Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manitou Springs Elementary School compares
Manitou Springs 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Manitou Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manitou Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manitou Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ute Pass Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manitou Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manitou Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Manitou Springs Elementary School?
Manitou Springs Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manitou Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manitou Springs Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Manitou Springs Elementary School?
18.8% of students at Manitou Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manitou Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manitou Springs Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Manitou Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manitou Springs Elementary School?
Manitou Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manitou Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Manitou Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Manitou Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manitou Springs, 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 Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El?
Besides Manitou Springs Elementary School, Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El also operates Manitou Springs High School (367 students), Manitou Springs Middle School (275 students), and Ute Pass Elementary School (174 students). See the Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El district page for the complete list.