Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
School District · Manitou Springs, Colorado
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,238
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#2 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,374
+$1,216 vs Colorado median
District size
1,238 students
Larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL ranks #2 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Manitou Springs Elementary School (9.2/10), Ute Pass Elementary School (8.5/10), and Manitou Springs High School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitou Springs Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Ute Pass Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Manitou Springs High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Manitou Springs Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL is a Manitou Springs, Colorado school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,238 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $16,374 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Manitou Springs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL with test data.
Schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Manitou Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 1,238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL?
The average composite rating for Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL's district-level spending was $16,374 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL?
The average student-teacher ratio in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL?
Manitou Springs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL?
Across schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL compare to other districts in Colorado?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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