Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manzanola 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manzanola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Manzanola Elementary School's student population of 70 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manzanola Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzanola Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanola Elementary School's ranking?
Manzanola Elementary School is ranked #1237 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Manzanola Elementary School often compared to?
Manzanola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheraw School, Swink Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Manzanola Elementary School?
70 students attend Manzanola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Manzanola Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzanola Elementary School?
Manzanola Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Manzanola Elementary School offer ?
Manzanola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manzanola Elementary School part of?
Manzanola Elementary School is part of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j Of The Counties Of Otero A School District.
School Reviews
5 12/7/2015
Manzanola schools are one of the best in the county. The students get a lot of one on one time and extra help if needed. All the teachers are supportive to their students and push them to strive ahead and be involved in after school programs. We are a small school that allows everyone to join sports etc and do not turn anyone away that wants to learn. There are numerous students that live in other cities and come to our school due to issues with bullying etc.
We have more of a diverse population than shown in this graph. There are more than one percent black students in the district.
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