MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El school district, located in MANITOU SPRINGS, CO with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (MSES), located at 110 Pawnee Avenue in Manitou Springs, Colorado, serves as a cornerstone of its small-town community. Situated at the base of Pikes Peak, the school benefits from a unique geographic setting that often informs its commitment to place-based learning and outdoor exploration. As part of the Manitou Springs School District 14, MSES is known for fostering a tight-knit, inclusive culture that emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students alongside traditional academic achievement.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a curriculum that seeks to balance rigorous standards with creative, student-centered instruction. By leveraging its historic location and proximity to nature, MSES often integrates local environmental and cultural resources into its daily lessons. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that prepares its young learners to be thoughtful, engaged citizens within the broader Manitou Springs community.

For more information, contact MANITOU SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 685-2195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.