Enrollment
331
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manitou Springs Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manitou Springs Elementary School
Manitou Springs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manitou Springs, Colorado, enrolling 331 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Manitou Springs Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Colorado schools and 31% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El also operates Manitou Springs High School (367 students) and Manitou Springs Middle School (275 students) alongside Manitou Springs 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 Manitou Springs Elementary School compares
Manitou Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,783
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of El, which includes Manitou Springs Elementary School.
$14,783
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 46.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other 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 (~331 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Manitou Springs on the city page.
Is Manitou Springs Elementary School a good school?
Manitou Springs Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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