Excellent
#93 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 7% in state
Oliver Brown Elementary
Elementary School · Manhattan-ogden · Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan-ogden elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4787 Jackies Way, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Math 57% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oliver Brown Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2022, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 12 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oliver Brown Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Bluemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| St George ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 232 | 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
- #1 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
Oliver Brown Elementary is listed in Manhattan-Ogden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oliver Brown Elementary
Oliver Brown Elementary is a public elementary school in Manhattan, KS, part of Manhattan-ogden, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oliver Brown Elementary
What grades does Oliver Brown Elementary serve?
Oliver Brown Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oliver Brown Elementary?
Oliver Brown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Brown Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oliver Brown Elementary rank in KS?
Oliver Brown Elementary ranks #93 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Oliver Brown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oliver Brown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Oliver Brown Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oliver Brown Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Oliver Brown Elementary a charter school?
No, Oliver Brown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oliver Brown Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oliver Brown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oliver Brown Elementary?
23.9% of students at Oliver Brown Elementary 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (785) 587-2823
- Area population (ZIP 66502)
- 43,247
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 25.4
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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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