Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manhattan Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
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 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Manhattan Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Manhattan school district, covering an area of approximately 115.2 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 17.1 miles from the furthest edge.
- 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 259 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manhattan Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #31 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Manhattan Elementary School often compared to?
Manhattan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amsterdam School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Manhattan Elementary School?
259 students attend Manhattan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Manhattan Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manhattan Elementary School part of?
Manhattan Elementary School is part of Manhattan School District.
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