Theo Roosevelt Elementary School

1401 Houston Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Theo Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : Theo Roosevelt Elementary serves the northwest part of Manhattan, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Theo Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students

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

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

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

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School Rankings

Theo Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theo Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
#234 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)

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

45-49%
31%

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

45-49%
32%

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

40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1

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

Asian
2%
3%

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

Hispanic
21%
23%

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

Black
9%
7%

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

White
55%
60%

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

Two or more races
13%
6%

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

All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.63

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

(22-23)
6.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 Theo Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Theo Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Theo Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluemont Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
468 students attend Theo Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Theo Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 21% 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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : Theo Roosevelt Elementary serves the northwest part of Manhattan, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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