Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manaugh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)74.7%
37.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Manaugh Elementary School?
229 students attend Manaugh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Manaugh Elementary School students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manaugh Elementary School?
Manaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manaugh Elementary School offer ?
Manaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manaugh Elementary School part of?
Manaugh Elementary School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
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