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Manassa Elementary School

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Manassa Elementary School ranks 406 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

406^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Manassa Elementary School, a K-5 school in Manassa, Colorado, serves about 190 students and is part of North Conejos School District RE1J. The school serves a largely low-income population, with roughly 75% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, yet it posted some of its best test scores in 2024-25. That year, students outperformed state averages by wide margins in ELA (58.9% proficient vs. 44.8% statewide) and math (56.1% vs. 35.9%), earning a 4-star state ranking. The most recent 2025-26 results are more mixed, with the school falling to a 3-star ranking, though 4th grade scores remained strong. A low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 suggests small class sizes that can support individualized attention.

Looking at recent grade-level data, 4th graders at Manassa Elementary School scored well above state averages in both ELA and math in 2025-26, while 5th graders lagged behind in all subjects, including a sharp drop in science. This points to a possible cohort effect worth monitoring. In 2024-25, the school earned exceptional subgroup rankings, with both Hispanic and White students placing in the top 5% statewide — a sign that the school is effectively serving diverse learners. However, a concerning gender gap has emerged: male students recently ranked in the 31st percentile statewide, down from the 71st–80th percentile in prior years, while female students performed much better.

Chronic absenteeism remains a challenge. In 2024-25, Manassa’s rate was 26.3%, higher than La Jara Elementary School (17.5%) and Sanford Elementary School (22.0%), though lower than Guadalupe Elementary School (37.3%). Since attendance is closely tied to achievement, reducing absenteeism could help stabilize performance. With a strong foundation of past success, a favorable student-teacher ratio, and demonstrated ability to serve high-poverty students well, Manassa has the potential to improve — but addressing grade-level dips, the male achievement gap, and attendance will be critical for sustained progress.

190

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,079

Per pupil spending ?

75.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

90.5%

Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 0% (MMR)

200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141

(719) 843-5277

District: North Conejos School District No. Re1J

Students who attend Manassa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Centauri Middle School
High:	Centauri High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.8%

White:

43.7%

Two or more races:

0.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Colorado median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (23% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school23%

District avg38%

Colorado avg41%

406^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the North Conejos School District No. Re1J

32^nd of 114North Conejos School District No. Re1J among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	54.5	406 of 946	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.8	199 of 950	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	56.5	389 of 943	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.4	428 of 933	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.2	445 of 921	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.3	250 of 710	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.4	309 of 965	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	84.7	123 of 917	86.6%	★★★★☆
2017	84.9	108 of 929	88.4%	★★★★☆
2016	79.7	153 of 914	83.3%	★★★★☆
2015	57.4	358 of 938	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.3	379 of 962	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.8	377 of 954	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	79.9	157 of 935	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	83.0	136 of 935	85.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.2	189 of 925	79.6%	★★★★☆
2009	78.3	171 of 872	80.4%	★★★★☆
2008	76.9	176 of 849	79.3%	★★★★☆
2007	73.2	220 of 852	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	74.3	200 of 829	75.9%	★★★★☆
2005	73.6	229 of 823	72.2%	★★★★☆
2004	81.6	132 of 808	83.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	144 of 694	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	73 of 690	89.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	91.7	14 of 247	94.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	27.4	481 of 697	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.8	221 of 764	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.7	139 of 693	79.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	22 of 551	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	67.8	158 of 596	73.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)96th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)31st percentile-26 vs school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)					CMAS Math (2026)					CMAS Science (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Manassa Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 South 5th Street	Manassa	81141	Conejos County	North Conejos School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 843-5277	190	16	12.2	75.3%	83 (43.7%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	54.5	406^th of 946 public elementary schools	57.1%		77.8	199^th of 950 public elementary schools	79.1%	207	715.0	63.0	44.1		741.0	723.0	66.7	40.0		742.0	22.9	90.5%	0%	$13,079
Sanford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	755 Second Street	Sanford	81151	Conejos County	Sanford School District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 274-5167	218	13	16.6	55.5%	141 (64.7%)	4 (1.8%)	72 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	49.8	436^th of 946 public elementary schools	53.9%		55.7	400^th of 950 public elementary schools	57.9%	36	37.5	39.1	59.5	20.8	41.7	66.7	740.0	37.8	721.0	35.2	32.4	85.7%	10.7%	$12,496
La Jara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 Poplar Street	La Jara	81140	Conejos County	North Conejos School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 274-5791	195	16	12.5	65.6%	95 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (50.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	61.4	342^nd of 946 public elementary schools	63.8%		51.8	432^nd of 950 public elementary schools	54.5%	90	28.6	46.4	63.6		47.2	57.1	53.6	51.5		53.9	36.4	95.5%	0%	$12,855
Guadalupe Elementary School	Public	K-5	13099 County Rd G	Antonito	81120	Conejos County	South Conejos School District No. Re10	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 376-5468	114	10	11.4	79.8%	10 (8.8%)	1 (0.9%)	103 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					692.0					694.0		100%	0%	$23,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Manassa Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Manassa Elementary School?

Students at Manassa Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 44% White.

Is Manassa Elementary School a good school?

Manassa Elementary School ranks 406^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Manassa Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Manassa Elementary School.

What district is Manassa Elementary School in?

North Conejos School District No. Re1J

What schools do graduates of Manassa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Manassa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Centauri Middle School
High : Centauri High School

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2017–18 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 19, 2026

2025–26 attendance dataOct 6, 2026

2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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