Bluemont Elementary School

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Bluemont Elementary School ranks 288 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bluemont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manhattan, Kansas, serving 210 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Manhattan-Ogden school district, which is ranked 54 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bluemont Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.62%) and Mathematics (45%) lower than the district averages, but higher in Science (48.48%). The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 191 out of 670 schools in 2020-2021 to 390 out of 667 schools in 2018-2019. Bluemont's female students and white students have outperformed their peers, but the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have struggled, with their performance ranking in the middle to lower half of Kansas elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Ogden Elementary and Frank V. Bergman Elementary have outperformed Bluemont in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, while Bluemont's Science proficiency rates have been higher than the district and state averages. Bluemont's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (over 50%) suggests a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's lower performance among its low-SES student subgroup.

Detail:

Public K-5

714 Bluemont Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502

(785) 587-2030

District: Manhattan-Ogden

SchoolDigger Rank:
288^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Bluemont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
High:	Manhattan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 210

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.4%

Hispanic:

11.4%

African American:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluemont Elementary School ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.02. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluemont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluemont Elementary School 288^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Bluemont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Manhattan-Ogden:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan-Ogden 54^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bluemont Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bluemont Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	65.99	239^th	614	61.1%
2009	53.24	363^rd	621	41.5%
2010	55.82	339^th	630	46.2%
2011	62.64	279^th	631	55.8%
2012	71.50	161^st	660	75.6%
2013	72.21	175^th	668	73.8%
2015	71.23	159^th	678	76.5%
2016	64.86	204^th	656	68.9%
2017	68.12	180^th	659	72.7%
2018	56.86	280^th	656	57.3%
2019	44.31	390^th	667	41.5%
2021	68.01	191^st	670	71.5%
2022	64.07	210^th	668	68.6%
2023	63.97	202^nd	660	69.4%
2024	54.02	288^th	653	55.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluemont Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.51	328^th	512	35.9%
2019	36.19	357^th	509	29.9%
2021	54.63	205^th	494	58.5%
2022	51.15	236^th	512	53.9%
2023	37.52	360^th	541	33.5%
2024	52.07	251^st	546	54.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluemont Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	52.91	278^th	574	51.6%
2019	42.34	353^rd	591	40.3%
2021	73.80	125^th	591	78.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluemont Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.40	253^rd	575	56.0%
2019	47.30	310^th	586	47.1%
2021	60.70	218^th	605	64.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bluemont Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	63.35	189^th	574	67.1%
2019	51.84	274^th	592	53.7%
2021	66.54	167^th	587	71.6%
2022	67.56	151^st	596	74.7%
2023	76.08	107^th	584	81.7%
2024	67.37	148^th	579	74.4%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluemont Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	179	43	6	11	3	n/a	n/a	242
2009	194	50	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	260
2010	139	30	1	23	0	1	27	221
2011	198	25	3	22	0	1	26	275
2012	191	36	9	45	0	1	39	321
2013	155	27	4	34	1	0	18	239
2014	152	14	7	35	5	0	25	238
2015	156	23	7	44	8	2	27	267
2016	151	23	10	48	4	2	27	265
2017	164	22	8	47	1	2	26	270
2018	166	25	7	41	1	0	29	269
2019	182	29	10	53	3	0	32	309
2020	183	24	6	44	4	1	25	287
2021	174	19	8	45	1	0	19	266
2022	130	24	6	21	0	0	15	196
2023	131	21	19	24	1	0	14	210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluemont Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	242	n/a	n/a	52.9
2009	260	11.6	22.4	60
2010	221	14.6	15.1	63.3
2011	275	19.3	14.2	65.1
2012	321	23.3	13.7	66
2013	239	19.4	12.3	52.7
2014	238	18.7	12.7	56.3
2015	267	21.0	12.7	56.9
2016	265	20.0	13.2	52.1
2017	270	20.1	13.4	50.4
2018	269	19.9	13.5	49.8
2019	309	25.9	11.9	53.7
2020	287	27.4	10.4	51.6
2021	266	26.4	10.0	54.1
2022	196	21.0	9.3	51.5
2023	210	18.0	11.6	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bluemont Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	242	n/a	n/a	52.9
2009	260	11.6	22.4	60
2010	221	14.6	15.1	63.3
2011	275	19.3	14.2	65.1
2012	321	23.3	13.7	66
2013	239	19.4	12.3	52.7
2014	238	18.7	12.7	56.3
2015	267	21.0	12.7	56.9
2016	265	20.0	13.2	52.1
2017	270	20.1	13.4	50.4
2018	269	19.9	13.5	49.8
2019	309	25.9	11.9	53.7
2020	287	27.4	10.4	51.6
2021	266	26.4	10.0	54.1
2022	196	21.0	9.3	51.5
2023	210	18.0	11.6	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluemont Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,134 (12.6%)	$7,843 (87.4%)	$8,977

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluemont Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 390^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 202^nd of 660 Elementary schools	27.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bluemont Elementary School)	36.4	33.3	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan-Ogden)	46.7	44.9	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluemont Elementary School)	44.4	48.5	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manhattan-Ogden)	52.6	59.7	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bluemont Elementary School)	44.7	48.3	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan-Ogden)	58.4	47.6	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluemont Elementary School)	29.7	51.7	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan-Ogden)	45	41.9	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bluemont Elementary School)	52.5	54.8	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manhattan-Ogden)	48.3	51.5	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluemont Elementary School)	17.9	41.9	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan-Ogden)	31.4	41.9	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Bluemont Elementary School)	51.3	48.4	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Manhattan-Ogden)	49.5	52.1	2.6%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	309	210	32%
African American	29	21	27.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	10	19	90%
Hispanic	53	24	54.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	182	131	28%
Two or More Races	32	14	56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	47.1%	6.6%

Schools Near Bluemont Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Bluemont Elementary School	Public	K-5	714 Bluemont Ave.	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2030	210	18	11.6	47.1%	131 (62.4%)	21 (10.0%)	24 (11.4%)	19 (9.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	54	288^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.9%		64	202^nd of 660 public elementary schools	69.4%	86	35.1	32.3	45.5	37.6	48.6	46.7	39.4	45.0	48.5	48.5	$8,977	$1,134	$7,843
Woodrow Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	312 N Juliette Avenue	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2170	219	19	11.5	52.1%	122 (55.7%)	25 (11.4%)	36 (16.4%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (15.1%)	61.8	226^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.4%		54	295^th of 660 public elementary schools	55.3%	69	61.3	59.5	44.0	55.9	46.7	34.2	28.0	36.6	52.0	52.0	$8,670	$856	$7,814
Theo Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Houston Street	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2090	449	20	23.0	41.2%	264 (58.8%)	45 (10.0%)	69 (15.4%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	52 (11.6%)	60.8	236^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.9%		67.8	175^th of 660 public elementary schools	73.5%	61	56.7	50.0	35.3	46.0	55.3	36.8	37.2	42.5	49.0	49.0	$9,007	$1,104	$7,903
Lee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Lee Street	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2050	320	27	12.0	61.9%	154 (48.1%)	48 (15.0%)	57 (17.8%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	37 (11.6%)	48.5	343^rd of 653 public elementary schools	47.5%		57.1	266^th of 660 public elementary schools	59.7%	77	37.5	42.9	31.2	37.3	40.6	44.9	34.0	39.9	46.0	46.0	$9,134	$1,149	$7,986
Northview Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Griffith Dr	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2070	376	29	13.1	66.8%	174 (46.3%)	39 (10.4%)	91 (24.2%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	52 (13.8%)	36.1	442^nd of 653 public elementary schools	32.3%		32.9	473^rd of 660 public elementary schools	28.3%	31	25.0	27.0	34.8	29.1	50.0	23.4	24.6	32.5	49.3	49.3	$9,129	$1,326	$7,803
Marlatt Elementary	Public	K-5	2715 Hobbs	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2060	447	30	14.9	23.0%	339 (75.8%)	15 (3.4%)	38 (8.5%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.1%)	84.9	77^th of 653 public elementary schools	88.2%		87.8	57^th of 660 public elementary schools	91.4%	20	50.0	58.2	63.2	57.1	69.4	67.6	45.6	61.1	68.7	68.7	$9,125	$859	$8,266
Amanda Arnold Elementary	Public	K-5	1435 Hudson	Manhattan	66503	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2020	439	33	13.1	24.4%	291 (66.3%)	32 (7.3%)	40 (9.1%)	27 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	46 (10.5%)	90.4	39^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.0%		91.3	31^st of 660 public elementary schools	95.3%	8	52.6	66.2	61.9	60.2	75.0	59.7	74.6	69.4	73.0	73.0	$8,942	$857	$8,085
Frank V Bergman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Lombard	Manhattan	66503	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2865	536	31	17.5	39.6%	297 (55.4%)	49 (9.1%)	107 (20.0%)	26 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (10.1%)	67.1	187^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.4%		63.9	203^rd of 660 public elementary schools	69.2%	16	49.1	51.8	47.3	49.4	62.5	43.6	36.4	47.6	49.1	49.1	$9,175	$1,094	$8,081
Oliver Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4787 Jackies Way	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2823	302	22	13.5	21.2%	214 (70.9%)	14 (4.6%)	38 (12.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.6%)								(n/a)
St George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Blackjack Road	Saint George	66535	Pottawatomie County	Rock Creek	No	No	No	No	(785) 494-2482	397	28	14.1	27.0%	365 (91.9%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	71.1	152^nd of 653 public elementary schools	76.7%		73.2	141^st of 660 public elementary schools	78.6%	11	60.3	42.9		51.4	82.6	36.1		58.9			$7,018	$1,790	$5,228

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluemont Elementary School

How many students attend Bluemont Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Bluemont Elementary School.

Is Bluemont Elementary School a good school?

Bluemont Elementary School ranks 288^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Bluemont Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bluemont Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
High : Manhattan High School

What is the racial makeup of Bluemont Elementary School?

Students at Bluemont Elementary School are 62% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Bluemont Elementary School in?

Manhattan-Ogden

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