Manhattan Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Manhattan Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manhattan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Manhattan Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
249 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Manhattan Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Manhattan Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
4%
5%

Black
1%
1%

White
93%
78%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhattan Elementary School's ranking?
Manhattan Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Elementary School?
249 students attend Manhattan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Manhattan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan Elementary School?
Manhattan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Manhattan Elementary School offer ?
Manhattan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Manhattan Elementary School part of?
Manhattan Elementary School is part of Manhattan School District.
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