- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan, KS
Oliver Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200918002149
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Brown Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver Brown Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Brown Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918002149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Oliver Brown Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200918002149 · Manhattan, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 15.4:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students)
Oliver Brown Elementary held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Oliver Brown Elementary 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 338
Oliver Brown Elementary
338 students
What this shows Oliver Brown Elementary reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Brown Elementary compares
Oliver Brown Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 60% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Oliver Brown Elementary 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 Oliver Brown Elementary 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Brown Elementary'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
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
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Brown Elementary
How many students attend Oliver Brown Elementary?
Oliver Brown Elementary has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan, KS. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Brown Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oliver Brown Elementary?
16.9% of students at Oliver Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Brown Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Brown Elementary?
Oliver Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Oliver Brown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Brown Elementary ranks #2 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 Oliver Brown Elementary, 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.