- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manzanola, CO
Manzanola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manzanola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080552000949
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzanola Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 71
- students enrolled
Manzanola Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 080552000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 080552000949 · Manzanola, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 11.8:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Manzanola Junior-Senior High School (103 students)
Manzanola Elementary School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
How Manzanola Elementary School compares
Manzanola 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 98% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Manzanola Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a, which includes Manzanola Elementary School.
$19,583
Per student
+9%
vs Colorado
Avg $17,910
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 3.4%
State 92.1%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manzanola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanola Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzanola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manzanola Elementary School
How many students attend Manzanola Elementary School?
Manzanola Elementary School has 71 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manzanola, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanola Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% 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 Manzanola Elementary School?
76.4% of students at Manzanola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manzanola Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Manzanola, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanola Elementary School?
Manzanola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a?
Besides Manzanola Elementary School, Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a also operates Manzanola Junior-Senior High School (103 students). See the Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a district page for the complete list.
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