Top Rankings
Manhattan-Ogden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,204 students in Manhattan-Ogden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Manhattan-Ogden School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
7,204 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manhattan-Ogden School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.3%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 25-year historical data
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
59%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,472 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$133 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,448
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,472
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Manhattan-Ogden School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amanda Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1435 Hudson
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Marlatt Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2715 Hobbs
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2060
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2060
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Frank V Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3430 Lombard
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Bluemont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Lee Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Oliver Brown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4787 Jackies Way
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Houston Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Elm St
Ogden, KS 66517
(785) 587-2080
Ogden, KS 66517
(785) 587-2080
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 N Juliette Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Susan B Anthony Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Browning
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Griffith Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2070
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2070
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Manhattan High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Walters Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manhattan-Ogden School District?
Manhattan-Ogden School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,204 students.
What is the rank of Manhattan-Ogden School District?
Manhattan-Ogden School District is ranked #58 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan-Ogden School District?
59% of Manhattan-Ogden School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manhattan-Ogden School District?
Manhattan-Ogden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Manhattan-Ogden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,472 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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