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McManus (John A.) Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Chico, California · Chico Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students397
Student:Teacher18.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
McManus (John A.)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
397
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

McManus (John A.) Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Chico, California. The school enrolls 397 students. It is part of the Chico Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictChico Unified
County6007
CityChico
ZIP95926
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060837000822

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment397
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino39.3%
Black / African American8.0%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
Two or More Races7.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
39.3%
Black
8.0%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
7.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)