Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A

32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 81058
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 174 students in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
2 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
174 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#165 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
≤10%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
60.5%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2005–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
5%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
53%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,080 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has declined by 71% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,397 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 73% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,748 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$4 MM
$16,147 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$28,080
$18,225

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,397
$18,686

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manzanola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Manzanola Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5528
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A?
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A manages 2 public schools serving 174 students.
What is the rank of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A?
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A is ranked #162 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A?
53% of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A?
Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of Theunties Of Otero A's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,397 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has declined by 73% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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