Very Good
#280 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Bluemont Elementary School
Elementary School · Manhattan-ogden · Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan-ogden elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
714 Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluemont Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bluemont Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,363
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
45%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Theo Roosevelt ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Lee ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manhattan-ogden
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluemont Elementary School is listed in Manhattan-Ogden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluemont Elementary School
Bluemont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manhattan, KS, part of Manhattan-ogden, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluemont Elementary School
What grades does Bluemont Elementary School serve?
Bluemont Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bluemont Elementary School?
Bluemont Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluemont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluemont Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluemont Elementary School rank in KS?
Bluemont Elementary School ranks #280 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Bluemont Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluemont Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluemont Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluemont Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bluemont Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bluemont Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluemont Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bluemont Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluemont Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Bluemont Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Riley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (785) 587-2030
- Area population (ZIP 66502)
- 43,247
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 25.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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