Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amanda Arnold Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amanda Arnold Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amanda Arnold Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amanda Arnold Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amanda Arnold Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
7%
7%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amanda Arnold Elementary School's ranking?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Amanda Arnold Elementary School often compared to?
Amanda Arnold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlatt Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, Frank V Bergman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Amanda Arnold Elementary School?
439 students attend Amanda Arnold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Amanda Arnold Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amanda Arnold Elementary School?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amanda Arnold Elementary School offer ?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amanda Arnold Elementary School part of?
Amanda Arnold Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.
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