Manhattan-ogden School District
School District · Manhattan, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Manhattan-ogden?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Manhattan-ogden as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oliver Brown Elementary
Manhattan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amanda Arnold Elem
Manhattan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lee Elem
Manhattan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#115 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,446
$1,808 vs Kansas median
District size
7,163 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Manhattan-ogden ranks #115 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Manhattan-ogden's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oliver Brown Elementary (8.7/10), Amanda Arnold Elem (8.5/10), and Lee Elem (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Manhattan-ogden schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Manhattan-ogden
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Brown Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Amanda Arnold Elem | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lee Elem | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Marlatt Elem | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Bluemont Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Frank V Bergman Elem | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Woodrow Wilson Elem | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Susan B Anthony Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Theo Roosevelt Elem | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Ogden Elem | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Manhattan-ogden
Manhattan-ogden is a Manhattan, Kansas school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,163 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $13,446 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Manhattan-ogden demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oliver Brown Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Manhattan-ogden students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Manhattan-ogden, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Manhattan-ogden with test data.
Schools in Manhattan-ogden
14 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Manhattan
- Total Enrollment
- 7,163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 553
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Manhattan-ogden?
Manhattan-ogden has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Manhattan-ogden?
The average composite rating for Manhattan-ogden is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Manhattan-ogden?
Manhattan-ogden spends $13,446 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Manhattan-ogden?
The average student-teacher ratio in Manhattan-ogden is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Manhattan-ogden?
Oliver Brown Elementary is the highest-rated school in Manhattan-ogden with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Manhattan-ogden?
Across schools in Manhattan-ogden with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Manhattan-ogden compare to other districts in Kansas?
Manhattan-ogden has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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