Manassa Elementary School

www.northconejos.com/NCSD

198 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Manassa Elementary School is a public school located in the small, historic town of Manassa, Colorado. Serving as a central part of the local community in the San Luis Valley, the school operates under the North Conejos School District RE-1J. It provides foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district.

As part of the North Conejos school system, the school emphasizes a supportive, small-town learning environment that benefits from the resources and oversight of the larger district. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering a strong connection between educators, students, and families, Manassa Elementary aims to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners. Those interested in specific school calendars, faculty information, or enrollment details can find more information through the district’s official website at http://www.northconejos.com.

198

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manassa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	114
Two or More	1

Hispanic
114 (57.6 %)
White
83 (41.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Conejos School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(719)843-5277
Website:	http://www.northconejos.com/NCSD
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 36