Top Rankings
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,147 students in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,147 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.2%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,624 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,253 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,624
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,253
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manitou Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ute Pass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9230 Chipita Park Road
Cascade, CO 80809
(719) 685-2227
Cascade, CO 80809
(719) 685-2227
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Manitou Springs Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El manages 4 public schools serving 1,147 students.
What is the rank of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El is ranked #41 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El?
79% of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,253 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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