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Marlatt Elementary

Q: Is Marlatt Elementary a good school?

Marlatt Elementary ranks 160 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Marlatt Elementary is a public elementary school in Manhattan, Kansas, serving 426 students in grades K-5. As part of the Manhattan-Ogden school district, which is ranked 77 out of 264 districts in the state, Marlatt Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects.

Marlatt Elementary's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates of 58.94% in English Language Arts, 53.67% in Math, and 63.15% in Science, compared to the district's 52.76%, 46.58%, and 49.64%, respectively, and the state's 44.47%, 38.73%, and 41.44%. The school also excels in serving specific student subgroups, such as ranking 1st out of 254 Kansas elementary schools for its Hispanic student performance in ELA and 18th out of 214 for its performance with students with disabilities. Marlatt Elementary has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong performance compared to other schools in the state.

While Marlatt Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Manhattan-Ogden district, some schools, such as Amanda Arnold Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results and high rankings, suggesting that the district as a whole has several high-performing elementary schools. However, Marlatt Elementary may need to address its fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates to ensure continued academic success for all students.

454

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,094

Per pupil spending ?

29.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2715 Hobbs
Manhattan, KS 66502

(785) 587-2060

District: Manhattan-Ogden

Students who attend Marlatt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Susan B Anthony Middle School
High:	Manhattan High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Hispanic:

7.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (59% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Kansas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg50%

Kansas avg42%

160^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 10Elementary Schools in the Manhattan-Ogden

77^th of 264Manhattan-Ogden among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	160 of 656	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	77 of 653	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.8	57 of 660	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	88.1	53 of 668	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	83.9	77 of 670	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	76.8	118 of 667	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	80.7	95 of 656	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	77.8	108 of 659	83.6%	★★★★☆
2016	78.0	114 of 656	82.6%	★★★★☆
2015	79.0	101 of 678	85.1%	★★★★☆
2013	77.4	104 of 668	84.4%	★★★★☆
2012	74.4	108 of 660	83.6%	★★★★☆
2011	49.8	397 of 631	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.8	340 of 630	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	66.3	231 of 621	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.1	163 of 614	73.5%	★★★★☆
2007	71.6	171 of 600	71.5%	★★★★☆
2006	73.3	138 of 585	76.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	80.0	18 of 214	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	26.4	158 of 193	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	85.8	52 of 591	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	77.5	96 of 591	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	102 of 574	82.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2022	100.0	1 of 254	99.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	199 of 533	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.2	113 of 546	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	83.2	35 of 541	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	60.1	159 of 512	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.3	104 of 494	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	27.8	415 of 509	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	56.7	197 of 512	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	79.2	90 of 605	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	122 of 586	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	80.5	89 of 575	84.5%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2022	80.7	5 of 18	72.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	53 of 313	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	54.6	120 of 306	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.7	25 of 296	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	65.3	79 of 305	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	80.0	18 of 214	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	26.4	158 of 193	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	144 of 576	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	67 of 579	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	68 of 584	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	85.7	51 of 596	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	79.4	84 of 587	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	103 of 592	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	105 of 574	81.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2022)100th percentile+8 vs school

Disabled (2021)92nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)91st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)85th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)83rd percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2022)72nd percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science63%+22 vs state

English Language Arts59%+14 vs state

Mathematics54%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marlatt Elementary	Public	K-5	2715 Hobbs	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2060	454	30	15.2	29.5%	331 (72.9%)	22 (4.8%)	33 (7.3%)	25 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.3%)	71.8	160^th of 656 public elementary schools	75.6%		84.9	77^th of 653 public elementary schools	88.2%	83	55.1	57.1	64.9	58.9	42.3	59.7	59.2	53.7	63.2	63.2	$13,094	$616	$12,478
Lee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Lee Street	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2050	299	30	10.1	69.6%	140 (46.8%)	50 (16.7%)	56 (18.7%)	16 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	33 (11.0%)	50.4	334^th of 656 public elementary schools	49.1%		48.5	343^rd of 653 public elementary schools	47.5%	9	51.2	50.8	50.0	50.6	38.6	50.0	43.6	44.7	38.2	38.2	$15,506	$1,400	$14,106
Amanda Arnold Elementary	Public	K-5	1435 Hudson	Manhattan	66503	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2020	399	28	14.0	29.3%	266 (66.7%)	33 (8.3%)	41 (10.3%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (9.8%)	86.7	61^st of 656 public elementary schools	90.7%		90.4	39^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.0%	22	67.6	64.3	72.7	68.3	68.1	60.6	72.7	67.3	64.9	64.9	$13,544	$613	$12,930
Frank V Bergman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Lombard	Manhattan	66503	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2865	568	30	19.2	49.6%	295 (51.9%)	43 (7.6%)	120 (21.1%)	38 (6.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	68 (12.0%)	64	228^th of 656 public elementary schools	65.2%		67.1	187^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.4%	41	53.6	71.4	56.4	60.9	39.6	65.1	50.0	52.0	41.1	41.1	$14,244	$1,427	$12,818
Theo Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Houston Street	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2090	468	19	24.4	52.6%	258 (55.1%)	40 (8.5%)	98 (20.9%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (13.0%)	60.4	255^th of 656 public elementary schools	61.1%		60.8	236^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.9%	19	46.9	58.1	52.5	52.3	34.0	58.1	57.5	48.9	52.5	52.5	$13,342	$1,279	$12,063
Bluemont Elementary School	Public	K-5	714 Bluemont Ave.	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2030	207	19	10.8	49.3%	114 (55.1%)	13 (6.3%)	37 (17.9%)	25 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.7%)	60.7	253^rd of 656 public elementary schools	61.4%		54	288^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.9%	35	58.1	51.5	50.0	53.8	46.5	51.5	53.6	50.0	46.4	46.4	$15,991	$1,137	$14,854
Woodrow Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	312 N Juliette Avenue	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2170	207	21	9.9	64.3%	86 (41.5%)	32 (15.5%)	47 (22.7%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	35 (16.9%)	65.3	219^th of 656 public elementary schools	66.6%		61.8	226^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.4%	7	55.9	76.9	68.4	66.3	34.3	53.8	30.8	38.0	61.5	61.5	$14,688	$1,238	$13,451
Northview Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Griffith Dr	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2070	364	29	12.7	73.1%	160 (44.0%)	38 (10.4%)	96 (26.4%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	44 (12.1%)	28.2	497^th of 656 public elementary schools	24.2%		36.1	442^nd of 653 public elementary schools	32.3%	55	48.5	40.7	29.8	40.1	32.8	21.7	26.3	27.2	39.6	39.6	$14,449	$1,396	$13,053
Oliver Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4787 Jackies Way	Manhattan	66502	Pottawatomie County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2823	338	25	13.3	18.0%	243 (71.9%)	11 (3.3%)	44 (13.0%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	27 (8.0%)	76.2	128^th of 656 public elementary schools	80.5%					(n/a)	69.3	52.0	63.2	62.0	54.8	50.0	65.8	56.0	63.2	63.2	$13,695	$613	$13,082
Ogden Elementary	Public	K-5	210 Elm St	Ogden	66517	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2080	155	15	10.2	74.2%	81 (52.3%)	11 (7.1%)	42 (27.1%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	15 (9.7%)	35	453^rd of 656 public elementary schools	30.9%		72.3	137^th of 653 public elementary schools	79.0%	316	45.2	52.4	40.0	45.5	25.8	35.0	29.2	29.3	39.1	39.1	$19,453	$1,757	$17,697

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlatt Elementary

What district is Marlatt Elementary in?

Manhattan-Ogden

What is the racial makeup of Marlatt Elementary?

Students at Marlatt Elementary are 73% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Marlatt Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marlatt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Susan B Anthony Middle School
High : Manhattan High School

Is Marlatt Elementary a good school?

Marlatt Elementary ranks 160^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marlatt Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 454 students attended Marlatt Elementary.

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