Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manassa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manassa Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Manassa, CO, encompassing approximately 645 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 17.1 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 43.7 miles from the school to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manassa Elementary School's student population of 190 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manassa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manassa Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manassa Elementary School's ranking?
Manassa Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Manassa Elementary School often compared to?
Manassa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Jara Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Manassa Elementary School?
190 students attend Manassa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Manassa Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 44% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manassa Elementary School?
Manassa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manassa Elementary School offer ?
Manassa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manassa Elementary School part of?
Manassa Elementary School is part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j.
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