- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingman, AZ
Manzanita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manzanita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040029500328
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzanita Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Kingman · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzanita Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Kingman, AZ.
School address
District: Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Arizona
NCES ID 040029500328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Manzanita Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040029500328 · Kingman, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 21.7:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Williams High School (994 students)
Manzanita Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Manzanita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee Williams H
Lee Williams High School
994 students
- Kingman High S
Kingman High School
875 students
- Hualapai Eleme
Hualapai Elementary
781 students
- This school
Manzanita Elementary
759 students
- Cerbat Element
Cerbat Elementary
677 students
- Kingman Middle
Kingman Middle School
651 students
What this shows Manzanita Elementary reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manzanita Elementary compares
Manzanita Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$9,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
38
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Manzanita Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingman Unified School District (79598) reports $9,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manzanita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Williams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingman High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hualapai Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerbat Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzanita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manzanita Elementary
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary has 759 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingman, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manzanita Elementary?
54.0% of students at Manzanita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manzanita Elementary is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Kingman, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Manzanita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kingman?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Kingman, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kingman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingman Unified School District (79598)?
Besides Manzanita Elementary, Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students), Kingman High School (875 students), and Hualapai Elementary (781 students). See the Kingman Unified School District (79598) district page for the complete list.