Marlatt Elementary School

2715 Hobbs
Manhattan, KS 66502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marlatt Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : Marlatt Elementary serves the northern part of Manhattan, KS, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 3.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Marlatt Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Marlatt Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marlatt Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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)
#79 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)

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

61%
31%

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

60%
32%

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

70-74%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
73%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

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

All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.45

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Marlatt Elementary School's ranking?
Marlatt Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Marlatt Elementary School often compared to?
Marlatt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amanda Arnold Elementary School, Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Marlatt Elementary School?
454 students attend Marlatt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Marlatt Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marlatt Elementary School?
Marlatt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marlatt Elementary School offer ?
Marlatt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marlatt Elementary School part of?
Marlatt Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : Marlatt Elementary serves the northern part of Manhattan, KS, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary reaching 3.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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