Manton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

31345 Forward Rd.
Manton, CA 96059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
≥50%
39%
(17-18)
≥50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 39% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Manton Elementary School?
13 students attend Manton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Manton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manton Elementary School?
Manton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manton Elementary School offer ?
Manton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manton Elementary School part of?
Manton Elementary School is part of Antelope Elementary School District.

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