Manassa Elementary School

200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 203 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Manassa Elementary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Manassa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manassa Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#577 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-59%
33%
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45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manassa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
59%
35%
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Black
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4%
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White
41%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Manassa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manassa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manassa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #577 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Manassa Elementary School?
203 students attend Manassa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Manassa Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 41% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manassa Elementary School?
Manassa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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