Theo Roosevelt Elementary School

1401 Houston Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Theo Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Theo Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Theo Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theo Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#268 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
29%
45-49%
32%
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theo Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Theo Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, Bluemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Theo Roosevelt Elementary School?
474 students attend Theo Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Theo Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theo Roosevelt Elementary School?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Theo Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theo Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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