Below Average
#1502 of 1,815 schools in CO
Manzanola Elementary School
Elementary School · Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a · Manzanola, CO
A Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
32475 COUNTY ROAD 11.5, Manzanola, CO 80158
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manzanola Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low249/100K
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Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manzanola Elementary School is listed in Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manzanola Elementary School
Manzanola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manzanola, CO, part of Manzanola Joint District No. 3j of the Counties of Otero a, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,502 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manzanola Elementary School
What grades does Manzanola Elementary School serve?
Manzanola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Manzanola Elementary School?
Manzanola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanola Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manzanola Elementary School rank in CO?
Manzanola Elementary School ranks #1,502 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Manzanola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manzanola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manzanola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manzanola Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Manzanola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Manzanola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manzanola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Manzanola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manzanola Elementary School?
91.4% of students at Manzanola Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (719) 462-5578
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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