Enrollment
399
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amanda Arnold Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amanda Arnold Elem
Amanda Arnold Elem is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 399 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 53/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Manhattan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marlatt Elem (454 students): Amanda Arnold Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students) and Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students) alongside Amanda Arnold Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amanda Arnold Elem compares
Amanda Arnold Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan-Ogden, which includes Amanda Arnold Elem.
$12,720
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Amanda Arnold Elem a good school?
Amanda Arnold Elem earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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