Bluemont Elementary School

714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluemont Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bluemont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Bluemont Elementary School's student population of 210 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
210 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bluemont Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluemont Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#268 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bluemont Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bluemont Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bluemont Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bluemont Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluemont Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluemont Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluemont Elementary School's ranking?
Bluemont Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bluemont Elementary School often compared to?
Bluemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Theo Roosevelt Elementary School, Marlatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bluemont Elementary School?
210 students attend Bluemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bluemont Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluemont Elementary School?
Bluemont Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluemont Elementary School offer ?
Bluemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bluemont Elementary School part of?
Bluemont Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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