Summary:
Manassa, Colorado is served by a single school: Manassa Elementary School, a small K-5 elementary school within the North Conejos School District No. Re1J with 190 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2. More than 75% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, making it a high-poverty school. The district itself is ranked 32nd out of 115 districts in Colorado, earning a 4-star rating.
The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in math. In 2024–2025, Manassa Elementary's all-grades math proficiency was 56.1%, far ahead of the district's 38.5% and the state's 35.9%. Fourth grade stands out as a bright spot: 66.7% of 4th graders were proficient in math in 2025–2026, compared to only 39.0% statewide, and 63.0% were proficient in English Language Arts versus 47.0% statewide. However, 5th grade performance is a concern, with both ELA and math falling below district averages. Science scores also dropped dramatically from 64.1% in 2024–2025 to 22.9% in 2025–2026, a 41-point swing.
The school's state ranking has been inconsistent, bouncing between the 57th and 79th percentiles over the past three years, with star ratings alternating between 3 and 4. Chronic absenteeism stands at 26.3%, above the district rate of 22.9% but below the state rate of 28.4%. Overall, Manassa Elementary shows it can outperform district and state expectations despite its high poverty level, but it needs to address 5th grade performance and the recent science decline to achieve consistent excellence.
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