Enrollment
759
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manzanita Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manzanita Elementary
Manzanita Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kingman, Arizona, enrolling 759 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 759 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kingman Unified School District (79598) spends $9,335 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kingman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kingman Online Learning Academy (Kola) Elementary School (17 students): Manzanita Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 17:1).
Kingman Unified School District (79598) also operates Lee Williams High School (994 students) and Kingman High School (875 students) alongside Manzanita Elementary.
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 Manzanita Elementary compares
Manzanita Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingman Unified School District (79598), which includes Manzanita Elementary.
$9,335
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~759 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Manzanita Elementary a good school?
Manzanita Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona 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 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.
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