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Manhattan Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Manhattan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Manhattan, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is part of the Manhattan School District, which is ranked 25 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Manhattan Elementary has consistently performed well in statewide rankings, ranking as high as 11th out of 212 Montana elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its test scores, which are significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 70.37% of Manhattan Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.09%.

While Manhattan Elementary outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Monforton School, Willow Creek School, and Three Forks Elementary School, in academic metrics, it still serves a diverse student population. The school's consistent high performance suggests that it has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community that contribute to its success.

259

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,849

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741

(406) 284-3250

District: Manhattan School

Students who attend Manhattan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Manhattan 6-8
High:	Manhattan High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (65% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Montana avg40%

27^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 387Manhattan School among Montana 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	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	87.5	27 of 401	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	11 of 212	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	24 of 332	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	64 of 329	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	71 of 356	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	32 of 123	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	25 of 116	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	13 of 109	88.1%	★★★★☆
2016	68.7	58 of 191	69.6%	★★★★☆
2015	77.1	71 of 287	75.3%	★★★★☆
2013	81.2	19 of 246	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	84.3	6 of 244	97.5%	★★★★★
2011	81.0	15 of 247	93.9%	★★★★★
2010	76.8	25 of 241	89.6%	★★★★★
2009	81.9	9 of 190	95.3%	★★★★★
2008	73.1	36 of 194	81.4%	★★★★☆
2007	64.3	76 of 230	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.1	56 of 234	76.1%	★★★★☆
2005	42.2	146 of 218	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	30.2	164 of 217	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+27 vs state

Science66%+28 vs state

Mathematics59%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Manhattan Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (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	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Manhattan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	259	20	13.0	27.4%	240 (92.7%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	87.5	27^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.3%		93.7	11^th of 212 public elementary schools	94.8%	16	70.4	58.5	$12,849
Story Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	807 Bolinger Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 924-2791	437	29	15.2	35.0%	353 (80.8%)	2 (0.5%)	53 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	50.9	205^th of 401 public elementary schools	48.9%					(n/a)	46.9	32.6	$12,177
Amsterdam School	Public	PK, KG-6	6360 Camp Creek Road	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Amsterdam Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 282-7216	149	10	14.3	7.4%	131 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	91.6	20^th of 401 public elementary schools	95.0%		97.6	2^nd of 212 public elementary schools	99.1%	18	67.7	72.9	$9,384
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	117 Green Belt Drive	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 388-4534	438	34	12.8	32.2%	359 (82.0%)	2 (0.5%)	57 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	73.7	80^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.0%					(n/a)	53.3	53.3	$11,410
Saddle Peak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 N. Jackrabbit Lane	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2006	416	28	14.7	48.3%	298 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.5%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.0%)	36.5	268^th of 401 public elementary schools	33.2%					(n/a)	37.4	26.5	$11,977
Three Forks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 East Neal	Three Forks	59752	Gallatin County	Three Forks Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-6830	361	24	14.9	33.2%	335 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	53	194^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.6%		77	51^st of 212 public elementary schools	75.9%	143	36.4	46.7	$11,308
Pass Creek School	Public	PK, KG-8	3747 Pass Creek Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Pass Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 388-6353	14	3	5.6		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.8	10^th of 401 public elementary schools	97.5%					(n/a)	87.5	87.5	$13,454
Springhill School	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 Springhill Comm Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Springhill Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 586-6485	16	2	8.0		10 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	83.6	38^th of 401 public elementary schools	90.5%					(n/a)	70.0	80.0	$13,038
Monforton School	Public	3-5	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	254	17	15.3	18.5%	229 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	73.9	78^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.5%		80.1	41^st of 212 public elementary schools	80.7%	37	56.1	50.2	$9,484
Monforton Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	183	15	12.2	21.3%	170 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)			$11,156

Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan Elementary

What schools do graduates of Manhattan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Manhattan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manhattan 6-8
High : Manhattan High School

Is Manhattan Elementary a good school?

Yes. Manhattan Elementary ranks in the top 6.7% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Manhattan Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 259 students attended Manhattan Elementary.

What district is Manhattan Elementary in?

Manhattan School

What is the racial makeup of Manhattan Elementary?

Students at Manhattan Elementary are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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