Manhattan-Ogden School District

2031 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502-3898
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,166 students in Manhattan-Ogden School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Kansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Manhattan-Ogden School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
14 Schools
991 Schools
# Students
7,162 Students
319,724 Students
# Teachers
495 Teachers
22,707 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manhattan-Ogden School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#50 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
37%
31%
42%
32%
42%
31%
83%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
22%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
61%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,779 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,259 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$188 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,779
$16,276
Spending / Student
$26,259
$17,192

Best Manhattan-Ogden School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amanda Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1435 Hudson
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2020
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Marlatt Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2715 Hobbs
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2060
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Frank V Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3430 Lombard
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2865
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Bluemont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2030
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Lee Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Oliver Brown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4787 Jackies Way
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2823
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Houston Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Elm St
Ogden, KS 66517
(785) 587-2080
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
312 N Juliette Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Susan B Anthony Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2501 Browning
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2890
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Griffith Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2070
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Manhattan Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2100
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Walters Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 587-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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