Mancos Elementary School

301 Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mancos Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mancos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mancos Elementary School's student population of 179 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mancos Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
(18-19)
<50%
35%
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<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
18%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
74%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mancos Elementary School?
179 students attend Mancos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mancos Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mancos Elementary School?
Mancos Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mancos Elementary School offer ?
Mancos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mancos Elementary School part of?
Mancos Elementary School is part of Mancos School District Re-6.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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