Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
40%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School often compared to?
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neal Dow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School?
375 students attend Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School?
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School offer ?
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School part of?
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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