- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan, KS
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200918000851
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Elem has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Elem grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 200918000851 · Manhattan, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 10.9:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students)
Woodrow Wilson Elem grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson 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 207
Woodrow Wilson Elem
207 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Elem reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Elem compares
Woodrow Wilson Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 16.9%
African American 15.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Woodrow Wilson Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Manhattan-Ogden reports $13,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson 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
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
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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Elem
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elem?
Woodrow Wilson Elem has 207 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan, KS. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem is 10.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Woodrow Wilson Elem?
43.8% of students at Woodrow Wilson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Elem is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Elem?
Woodrow Wilson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Woodrow Wilson Elem rank among elementary schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem ranks #6 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 Woodrow Wilson 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.