Manzanola Elementary School

Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a

32475 COUNTY ROAD 11.5
MANZANOLA, CO 81058

55 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

6.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manzanola Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
40 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (12.7 %)
Two or More
4 (7.3 %)
Black
2 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (3.6 %)

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:	Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a
Phone:	(719)462-5578
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 9