Serving 803 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manzanita Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzanita Elementary School's student population of 803 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Manzanita Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzanita Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanita Elementary School's ranking?
Manzanita Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manzanita Elementary School often compared to?
Manzanita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Willow Elementary School, Hualapai Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary School?
803 students attend Manzanita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Manzanita Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manzanita Elementary School?
Manzanita Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manzanita Elementary School offer ?
Manzanita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manzanita Elementary School part of?
Manzanita Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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