Very Good
#305 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 24% in state
Frank V Bergman Elem
Elementary School · Manhattan-ogden · Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan-ogden elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3430 Lombard, Manhattan, KS 66503
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank V Bergman Elem score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frank V Bergman Elem 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,000
Median home value
$325,400
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Arnold ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Marlatt ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Lee ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 174 | 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.
Manhattan-ogden
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Frank V Bergman Elem is listed in Manhattan-Ogden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank V Bergman Elem
Frank V Bergman Elem is a public elementary school in Manhattan, KS, part of Manhattan-ogden, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank V Bergman Elem
What grades does Frank V Bergman Elem serve?
Frank V Bergman Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frank V Bergman Elem?
Frank V Bergman Elem has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank V Bergman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank V Bergman Elem is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank V Bergman Elem rank in KS?
Frank V Bergman Elem ranks #305 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Frank V Bergman Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank V Bergman Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Frank V Bergman Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank V Bergman Elem has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frank V Bergman Elem a charter school?
No, Frank V Bergman Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank V Bergman Elem a Title I school?
No, Frank V Bergman Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank V Bergman Elem?
46.5% of students at Frank V Bergman Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Riley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (785) 587-2865
- Area population (ZIP 66503)
- 17,272
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 66503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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