Enrollment
568
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manhattan, KS
Frank V Bergman Elem
Federal NCES profile for Frank V Bergman Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200918000938
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank V Bergman Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank V Bergman Elem has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank V Bergman Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank V Bergman Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank V Bergman Elem
Frank V Bergman Elem is a large combined-grade school in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Kansas schools and 37% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Manhattan's public schools, it stands alongside Theo Roosevelt Elem (468 students): Frank V Bergman Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 24.6:1).
Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students) and Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students) alongside Frank V Bergman 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 Frank V Bergman Elem compares
Frank V Bergman 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 7.6%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Frank V Bergman 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 Frank V Bergman 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 Frank V Bergman Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlatt Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank V Bergman 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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Manhattan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank V Bergman Elem
How many students attend Frank V Bergman Elem?
Frank V Bergman Elem has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manhattan, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank V Bergman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank V Bergman Elem is 18.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank V Bergman Elem?
33.0% of students at Frank V Bergman Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank V Bergman Elem?
The largest demographic group at Frank V Bergman Elem is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank V Bergman Elem?
Frank V Bergman Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Frank V Bergman Elem rank among schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank V Bergman Elem ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Manhattan on the city page.
Is Frank V Bergman Elem a good school?
Frank V Bergman Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. 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 Frank V Bergman 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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