Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oliver Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oliver Brown Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver Brown 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 Oliver Brown Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#380 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
5%
7%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Oliver Brown Elementary School is ranked #380 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Oliver Brown Elementary School?
302 students attend Oliver Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Oliver Brown Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Brown Elementary School?
Oliver Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oliver Brown Elementary School offer ?
Oliver Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oliver Brown Elementary School part of?
Oliver Brown Elementary School is part of Manhattan-Ogden School District.
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