Manzanita Elementary School (Closed 2006)

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

This School
State Level (CA)
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
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
22%
9%
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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