MANZANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MANZANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a school district, located in MANZANOLA, CO with about 63 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 7 teachers, MANZANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

MANZANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 200 S. Canal St. in Manzanola, Colorado, serves as a primary educational hub for the small, rural community in Otero County. As part of the Manzanola School District 3J, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small size to foster personalized attention and strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school plays a central role in the lives of local families, acting as a foundational space for academic development and social growth in a quiet, agricultural setting.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the unique needs of its student population in a sparsely populated region of Southeastern Colorado. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Manzanola Elementary focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is recognized. Its location in the heart of Manzanola reflects its dedication to serving the town’s residents and supporting the educational continuity of the district’s youngest learners as they prepare for secondary education.

For more information, contact MANZANOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 462-5578 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.