- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grants Pass, OR
Manzanita Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manzanita Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410690000473
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzanita Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzanita Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Manzanita Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 410690000473 · Grants Pass, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 18:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidden Valley High School (522 students)
Manzanita Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Manzanita Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High School
522 students
- North Valley H
North Valley High School
424 students
- Fleming Middle
Fleming Middle School
381 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
- Lorna Byrne Mi
Lorna Byrne Middle School
349 students
- This school
Manzanita Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Manzanita Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manzanita Elementary School compares
Manzanita Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 4% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$15,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Manzanita Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd reports $15,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manzanita Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzanita Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Grants Pass
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Allen Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manzanita Elementary School
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary School?
Manzanita Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grants Pass, OR. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manzanita Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Manzanita Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanita Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manzanita Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanita Elementary School?
Manzanita Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grants Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Manzanita Elementary School, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.