Enrollment
454
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan, KS
Marlatt Elem
Federal NCES profile for Marlatt Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200918000848
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlatt Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlatt Elem has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlatt Elem ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlatt Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlatt Elem
Marlatt Elem is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Manhattan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Amanda Arnold Elem (399 students): Marlatt Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 12.1:1).
Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students) and Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students) alongside Marlatt 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 Marlatt Elem compares
Marlatt 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 72.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Marlatt 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 Marlatt 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 Marlatt Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 Marlatt 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.
Amanda Arnold Elem
Standard public school
399 students 12.1:1 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marlatt Elem
How many students attend Marlatt Elem?
Marlatt Elem has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlatt Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlatt Elem is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlatt Elem?
17.4% of students at Marlatt Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlatt Elem?
The largest demographic group at Marlatt Elem is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlatt Elem?
Marlatt Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Marlatt Elem rank among elementary schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlatt Elem ranks #3 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 Marlatt Elem a good school?
Marlatt Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Marlatt 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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