Manitou Springs School District 14

What Manitou Springs School District 14 does

Manitou Springs School District 14 is a Colorado public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, serving approximately 1,500 preschool-through-12th-grade students across four campuses in El Paso County: Manitou Springs Elementary School (K-5), Ute Pass Elementary School (preschool-6), Manitou Springs Middle School (6-8), and Manitou Springs High School. In addition to its resident catchment (Manitou Springs, Cascade, Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park, Crystal Park, Cedar Heights), the district operates as a School-of-Choice, actively recruiting approximately 600 out-of-district students annually from El Paso and Teller Counties, making it materially larger than its resident base alone would suggest. Academic programming spans standard K-12 curriculum plus Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education, and concurrent enrollment with Pikes Peak Community College and CSU-Pueblo; specialty programs include the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences (a 48-student, essay-admission 6th-grade program with Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation) and Colorado Universal Pre-K for 3- and 4-year-olds.

The district's operational and instructional technology stack reflects mature K-12 ed-tech adoption rather than proprietary platforms: 1:1 device provision (iPads for K-5, Lenovo Windows laptops for 6-12) under an Apple Distinguished Program designation; Canvas (Instructure) as the LMS across KG-12; PowerSchool as the student information system with parent portal; Zonar for bus tracking with RF/GPS; Raptor for visitor management; LineWize for content filtering; MySchoolBucks for meal payments; BoardDocs for board governance; and WIDA for English-learner assessment. Compliance regime is broad and education-sector-specific: FERPA, CIPA, COPPA, HIPAA, Title IX, Section 504, and Colorado Student Data Transparency and Security Act (HB 16-1423).

Financially, the district is a government entity with no commercial revenue model. Funding flows from Colorado per-pupil allocations (calculated on October enrollment count including choice students), local property taxes, voter-approved mill levy overrides, federal grants (Title, IDEA), and—based on the website's Bond section—likely periodic voter-approved bond proceeds for capital projects. There is no tuition, no parent pricing in any commercial sense, and no investor/shareholder structure; governance is by an elected five-member Board of Education. Notable externally-validated outcomes include a 96% graduation rate, 12:1 student-teacher ratio, and the state's highest "Accredited with Distinction" designation (74%+ on the District Performance Framework).

Name

Manitou Springs School District 14

Legal name

Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El

Website

https://mssd14.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manitou Springs School District 14 is a Colorado public K-12 district operating four schools serving approximately 1,500 preschool-through-12th-grade students, including an active out-of-district school-of-choice program recruiting about 600 students region-wide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Gifted and talented education
• Concurrent enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitou Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, revenue comes primarily from state funding (per-pupil funding based on October count), local property taxes, and federal grants. The district also receives funding through mill levy overrides approved by voters.
2. Tuition and Fees: The district serves 'choice' students from outside district boundaries who pay no tuition but are funded through the state per-pupil funding mechanism. Some fees may be collected for specific programs, activities, or services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manitou Springs School District 14 is a Colorado public school district providing tuition-free K-12 education to approximately 1,100 resident students and 600 out-of-district choice students across four schools (two elementary, one middle, one high school). Core offerings include preschool through 12th-grade instruction, Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment with Pikes Peak Community College and CSU-Pueblo, Career and Technical Education pathways, gifted and special education services, athletics, arts, and outdoor education programs.

Product overview

Manitou Springs School District 14 is a four-school public school district serving approximately 1,100 students from preschool through 12th grade. The district operates Manitou Springs Elementary School (K-5), Ute Pass Elementary School (preschool-6), Manitou Springs Middle School (6-8), and Manitou Springs High School. Specialized programs include the Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences (MAAS), a Leave No Trace Gold Standard sixth-grade program, and preschool offerings. Academic offerings encompass Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment with Pikes Peak Community College, and Career and Technical Education pathways. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 device program (iPads for K-5, Lenovo laptops for 6-12), Apple Distinguished Program designation, and Canvas learning management system. The district utilizes PowerSchool for student information management, Canvas for classroom instruction, Zonar for transportation tracking, and Raptor for visitor management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences (MAAS): A full-day sixth grade program at Ute Pass Elementary School focused on environmental education. Received Leave No Trace Gold Standard Youth Program Designation in 2022.

Products and services

• Manitou Springs Elementary School Elementary school serving kindergarten through 5th grade students, focusing on foundational skills, character education, and family partnerships.
• Ute Pass Elementary School Elementary school serving preschool through 6th grade with outdoor education focus and place-based learning approach integrating the natural mountain environment at the foot of Pikes Peak.
• Manitou Springs Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8, providing a dynamic learning experience with electives in art, music, drama, and technology, along with advisory programs and hands-on projects.
• Manitou Springs High School High school offering Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment, Career and Technical Education pathways, arts, athletics, and comprehensive support for college and career preparation.
• Mountain Academy of Arts and Sciences (MAAS) Full-day sixth grade program at Ute Pass Elementary School featuring Leave No Trace Gold Standard Youth Program designation. Capped at 48 students with a separate essay-based application process.
• Preschool Program Preschool programs at MSES and UPES for three-year-olds and students in the year before kindergarten eligibility, participating in Colorado's Universal Pre-K (UPK) program with up to 15 hours per week of free high-quality preschool.
• Concurrent Enrollment Program Post-secondary pathway allowing students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously at no cost, including Degree Start (classes on PPSC campus), On Campus CE (classes taught by MSSD staff), and Career Start programs at Pikes Peak Community College and CSU-Pueblo.
• 1:1 Student Device Program District-provided Apple iPads to every KG-5th grade student and Lenovo Windows laptops to all 6th-12th grade students for home and school use, recognized with Apple Distinguished Program designation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% Graduation Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LineWizecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Web filtering system used district-wide to block inappropriate content. Part of school's internet safety infrastructure. LineWize is widely used by school districts across Colorado and the nation.
• Pikes Peak Community College (PPSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for concurrent enrollment programs. Students can earn college and high school credits simultaneously through Degree Start (classes on PPSC campus), On Campus CE (classes taught by MSSD staff approved by PPSC), and Career Start programs at PPSC aligned with student ICAP and post-secondary plans.
• CSU-PueblocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn Campus Concurrent Enrollment classes taught by MSSD staff have been approved by CSU-Pueblo, allowing students to earn transferable college credits while attending high school classes.
• Pikes Peak Library DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational resources and library services to support student learning. Referenced as a resource for educators through research.ppld.org/educators.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict is designated as an Apple Distinguished Program. Provides iPads to KG-5th grade students and uses Apple technology throughout the curriculum. Students receive Managed Apple IDs with privacy restrictions. Apple Distinguished Program designation highlights technology integration excellence.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict provides Windows laptops (Lenovo) to all 6th-12th grade students through a 1:1 device program. Technology support is provided for Lenovo devices.
• Zonar SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool bus scanning system to observe students getting on and off buses for additional safety and security. Uses RF cards scanned with GPS satellite tracking for real-time location data. Parents can monitor student movement through transportation.
• Raptor SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationVisitor Management System used in all schools to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers. Enhances campus safety by scanning IDs and issuing badges identifying visitors, date, and purpose of visit.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) used district-wide. PowerSchool Parent Portal allows parents access to grades and attendance. Mobile app available. District uses for enrollment, grades, transcripts, and attendance.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) used by all schools for grades KG-12. Provides classroom management, assignments, grades, classroom notes, assessments. Parent portal available for monitoring student progress.
• WIDAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnglish language proficiency assessment system used for screening (WIDA screener) and annual ACCESS testing for English language learners. District uses WIDA standards and resources for CLDE programming.
• BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational cooperative providing shared services including gifted education programming, professional development, and specialized student services. District participates in BOCES gifted identification, programming, and ALP (Advanced Learning Plan) processes.
• Colorado Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing accreditation, funding, standards, and oversight. District is recognized as Accredited with Distinction by CDE and participates in state assessment programs (CMAS, SAT, PSAT).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8: Regional El Paso County district south of Manitou Springs with a different demographic base (military-connected families). Operates in the same statewide accountability framework and competes for some El Paso County choice applicants.
• Widefield School District 3: South-of-Springs regional district of comparable enrollment scale with overlapping El Paso County choice dynamics. Useful peer for benchmarking operational efficiency, staffing models, and AP/concurrent enrollment uptake.

Direct peers

• Cheyenne Mountain School District 12: Adjacent mountain-community district in Colorado Springs serving a similar size and demographic profile. Operates with comparable choice enrollment mechanics and small-class-size positioning, making it the closest head-to-head competitor for out-of-district families in the Pikes Peak region.
• Lewis-Palmer School District 38: Nearby northern El Paso County district of similar size with strong academic outcomes and choice-style in-migration from the Tri-Lakes area. Overlaps with Manitou Springs in serving families seeking small-school, high-achievement public alternatives to large Colorado Springs districts.
• Woodland Park School District RE-2: Mountain-district peer further up U.S. 24 in Teller County with comparable enrollment scale and rural-mountain community profile. Competes for similar mountain-resident and choice families and faces parallel geographic and demographic dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Academy School District 20: Large, well-resourced district in northern Colorado Springs that competes for the same high-achieving family demographic at much greater scale. Represents the broad-incumbent alternative for families evaluating Manitou Springs' choice program.
• Colorado Springs School District 11: The largest urban district in the Pikes Peak region and the default public-school option for Colorado Springs families. Anchors the competitive set against which Manitou Springs' choice-enrollment value proposition is judged.
• Harrison School District 2: Large urban district in southern Colorado Springs serving a much broader and more diverse student population. Functions as a statewide framework peer for District Performance Framework comparisons and as an alternative for families considering Colorado Springs options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xyoutube.com/@ManitouSpringsSchoolDistrict14
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ManitouSpringsSchoolDistrict14
• Facebookfacebook.com/manitouspringsschooldistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/658715

Compliance9 records

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Profiles10 records

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