- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan, KS
Amanda Arnold Elem
Federal NCES profile for Amanda Arnold Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200918001639
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amanda Arnold Elem earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Amanda Arnold Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amanda Arnold Elem ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Amanda Arnold Elem held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 200918001639 · Manhattan, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.1:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students)
Amanda Arnold Elem held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Amanda Arnold Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan High
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
2,087 students
- Susan B Anthon 775
Susan B Anthony Middle School
775 students
- Dwight D Eisen 730
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
730 students
- Frank V Bergma 568
Frank V Bergman Elem
568 students
- Theo Roosevelt 468
Theo Roosevelt Elem
468 students
- This school 399
Amanda Arnold Elem
399 students
What this shows Amanda Arnold Elem reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amanda Arnold Elem compares
Amanda Arnold Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 54% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 8.3%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Amanda Arnold Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manhattan-Ogden reports $13,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amanda Arnold Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amanda Arnold Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Manhattan
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marlatt Elem
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Northview Elem
Standard public school
364 students 13:1 students per teacher
Oliver Brown Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lee Elem
Standard public school
299 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Standard public school
207 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Bluemont Elementary School
Standard public school
207 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amanda Arnold Elem
How many students attend Amanda Arnold Elem?
Amanda Arnold Elem has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan, KS. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amanda Arnold Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Amanda Arnold Elem is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amanda Arnold Elem?
19.8% of students at Amanda Arnold Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amanda Arnold Elem?
The largest demographic group at Amanda Arnold Elem is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amanda Arnold Elem?
Amanda Arnold Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amanda Arnold Elem rank among elementary schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Amanda Arnold Elem ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Manhattan, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manhattan on the city page.
What other schools are in Manhattan-Ogden?
Besides Amanda Arnold Elem, Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students), Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students), and Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School (730 students). See the Manhattan-Ogden district page for the complete list.