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Manitou Springs, CO vs Red Oak, IA

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- Red Oak spends 67.4% more per student than Manitou Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.0% lower in Red Oak than in Manitou Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Red Oak had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Manitou Springs
 Manitou Springs, CORed Oak, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,788$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4804573
 Students per Counselor274  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews
Beverly · Manitou Springs, CO
Climate of Manitou Springs,Colorado
Over 13 years ago

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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Shirley · Manitou Springs, CO
culture and activities
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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Caroline · Oak Creek, WI
still miss it
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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Jebb · East Hampton, NY
Norman Rockwell must have lived here
Over 17 years ago

I was born in Red Oak, Iowa and moved away when i was 12. I have lived all over the country including Georgia, Mississippi, California, New Jersey, New York City, and  More

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