Top Rankings
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,238 students in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,238 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 179 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
36%
# Black Students
17 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
972 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
79%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
52
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,395 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,395
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,174
$15,791
Best Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manitou Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2074
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Manitou Springs Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Ute Pass Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9230 Chipita Park Road
Cascade, CO 80809
(719) 685-2227
Cascade, CO 80809
(719) 685-2227
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El manages 4 public schools serving 1,238 students.
What is the rank of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El is ranked #40 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El?
79% of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El?
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In Theunty Of El's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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