McManus (John A.) Elementary

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John A. McManus Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Chico, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Chico Unified School District, the school is situated in a residential area and plays a central role in the local community. It is known for maintaining a structured educational environment that focuses on foundational learning, fostering academic growth, and promoting social-emotional development among its young student body.

The school is characterized by a commitment to inclusive education and community engagement, often emphasizing the importance of parent involvement and student-led initiatives. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, McManus Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students. By prioritizing a supportive classroom culture and dedicated faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

397

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McManus (John A.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	157
Black	12
Asian	21
Two or More	48
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
157 (39.6%)
White
147 (37.1%)
Two or More
48 (12.1%)
Asian
21 (5.3%)
Black
12 (3.0%)
American Indian
8 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3128
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McManus (John A.) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McManus (John A.) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	46.3%
Male	212	53.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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