Manzanola Joint District No. 3J of the counties of Otero a

Located at 32475 County Road 11.5 in Manzanola, Colorado, Manzanola Joint District No. 3J is an operating, regular public school district serving the surrounding community across Otero and neighboring counties. Classified as a non-charter district operating independently of supervisory unions, it maintains two operational schools that offer a complete educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a designated rural remote geographic area, the district provides an accessible, structured public education environment for local families across primary and secondary grade levels.

In the context of the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district reports a total enrollment of 174 students, comprising 92 female and 82 male learners. Demographically, the student body includes 92 White, 63 Hispanic, 9 multiracial (two or more races), 6 Black, 3 American Indian, and 1 Asian student. To facilitate learning and daily operations, Manzanola Joint District No. 3J employs a total workforce of 66.38 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes 29.44 FTE teachers, 3.13 FTE instructional aides, and 33.81 FTE support staff members, ensuring comprehensive academic and administrative backing across its facilities.