Manzanita Elementary School serves 193 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
22%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary School?
193 students attend Manzanita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Manzanita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does Manzanita Elementary School offer ?
Manzanita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Manzanita Elementary School part of?
Manzanita Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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