Manzanita Elementary

Located at 627 East Evans-Reimer Road in Gridley, California, Manzanita Elementary is an active, traditional single-school public district serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the greater Chico metropolitan area, the district offers an encouraging, close-knit learning environment for its 306 enrolled students. The student body reflects a diverse local community, composed primarily of Hispanic (142) and White (131) pupils, alongside students identifying as multiracial, Asian, American Indian, Black, and Pacific Islander. By focusing exclusively on primary and middle-grades education, the district fosters continuity, strong community bonds, and personalized growth throughout a child’s foundational academic years.

Manzanita Elementary backs its educational programming with a robust staffing structure designed to provide high levels of classroom engagement and individualized care. The district employs approximately 33 full-time equivalent teachers, establishing an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of under 10 to 1. This strong instructional core is reinforced by 8 instructional aides and more than 34 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to nearly 75 full-time equivalent personnel focused on student well-being and campus operations. Parents, prospective families, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can contact administration directly at (530) 846-5594 or visit their official website at manzanitaelementaryschool.com.