Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mancos Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mancos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mancos Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful! Be Responsible! Be Ready!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mancos Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mancos Elementary School?
217 students attend Mancos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mancos Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mancos Elementary School?
Mancos Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mancos Elementary School offer ?
Mancos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mancos Elementary School part of?
Mancos Elementary School is part of Mancos School District Re-6.
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