Below Average
#1169 of 1,294 schools in KS
Northview Elem
Elementary School · Manhattan-ogden · Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan-ogden elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
300 Griffith Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northview Elem score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northview 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Lee ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 220 | 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
- #14 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
Northview Elem is listed in Manhattan-Ogden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northview Elem
Northview Elem is a public elementary school in Manhattan, KS, part of Manhattan-ogden, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northview Elem
What grades does Northview Elem serve?
Northview Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Northview Elem?
Northview Elem has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northview Elem rank in KS?
Northview Elem ranks #1,169 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Northview Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Northview Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Northview Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northview Elem has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northview Elem a charter school?
No, Northview Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northview Elem a Title I school?
No, Northview Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northview Elem?
71.0% of students at Northview 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Riley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (785) 587-2070
- 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.
- 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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