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Manitou Springs, CO vs Lyons, CO

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Highlights
- Lyons spends 28.9% more per student than Manitou Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% higher in Lyons than in Manitou Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lyons had 0.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Manitou Springs
 Manitou Springs, COLyons, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6194573
 Students per Counselor274  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%1.5%
Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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Reviews for Lyons    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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