Amanda Arnold Elementary School

1435 Hudson
Manhattan, KS 66503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amanda Arnold Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amanda Arnold Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Amanda Arnold Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Amanda Arnold Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amanda Arnold Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KS)
#65 out of 1264 schools
(Top 10%)
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60%
28%
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63%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
65%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amanda Arnold Elementary School's ranking?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Amanda Arnold Elementary School often compared to?
Amanda Arnold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlatt Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, Frank V Bergman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Amanda Arnold Elementary School?
490 students attend Amanda Arnold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Amanda Arnold Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amanda Arnold Elementary School?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amanda Arnold Elementary School offer ?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amanda Arnold Elementary School part of?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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