Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McManus (John A.) Elementary serves the southwest area of Chico, CA, covering approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
We are SAFE, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, & HARD-WORKING!
School Rankings
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School's ranking?
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School?
397 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 Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School?
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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