Bluemont Elementary School

714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluemont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : Bluemont Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Manhattan, KS, covering an area of approximately 120.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 19 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Bluemont Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Bluemont Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluemont Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#234 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
12%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
55%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.65

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluemont Elementary School's ranking?
Bluemont Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bluemont Elementary School often compared to?
Bluemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theo Roosevelt Elementary School, Northview Elementary School, Marlatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bluemont Elementary School?
207 students attend Bluemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bluemont Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluemont Elementary School?
Bluemont Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluemont Elementary School offer ?
Bluemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluemont Elementary School part of?
Bluemont Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : Bluemont Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Manhattan, KS, covering an area of approximately 120.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 19 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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