At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
558
Manzanita Elementary: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Manzanita Elementary
Manzanita Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Covina. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Covina-Valley Unified. NCES reports 425 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (90.4%) and White (3.8%). English learners represent 18.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Manzanita Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.59
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.59
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.8%
- Hispanic90.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Covina-Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rowland Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Workman Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Merwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Ben Lomond Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Barranca Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Cypress Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
558 reported students
Public schools near Manzanita Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Elementary Elementary · West Covina Unified | KG–06 | 448 | 0.5 mi |
| Merwin Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 462 | 0.7 mi |
| Ernest R. Geddes Elementary Elementary · Baldwin Park Unified | KG–05 | 662 | 1.2 mi |
| Grovecenter Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 595 | 1.3 mi |
| Rowland Avenue Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 423 | 1.4 mi |
| Vineland Elementary Elementary · Baldwin Park Unified | KG–08 | 604 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Manzanita Elementary
What grades does Manzanita Elementary serve?
Manzanita Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Covina-Valley Unified.
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 425 students and 18.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Manzanita Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Manzanita Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Covina-Valley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Manzanita Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Manzanita Elementary in?
Manzanita Elementary is part of Covina-Valley Unified, based in Covina, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Manzanita Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monte Vista Elementary (0.5 mi), Merwin Elementary (0.7 mi), Ernest R. Geddes Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.