Amanda Arnold Elem

Located at 1435 Hudson, in Manhattan, Kansas, Amanda Arnold Elem is an average-sized elementary campus that serves 399 students (grades K through 5), part of Manhattan-Ogden. That puts it 27% larger than the typical public school in Kansas, which averages around 313 students.

Across the 14 schools in Manhattan-Ogden (7,204 students total), Amanda Arnold Elem accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Amanda Arnold Elem lists that White students make up the majority at 67%. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 8% Black, 5% Asian. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

On the resource side, The school lists 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.2:1 average. Around 29% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Riley County (around 44%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Amanda Arnold Elem is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 48.2%; this one delivers 67.2%, a residual of +19.0 points.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Riley County shows the typical household earns roughly $61,098 per year, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Riley County's 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,145 students), Amanda Arnold Elem is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Marlatt Elem, around 1.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Amanda Arnold Elem. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Amanda Arnold Elem at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 47.7%.

The school occupies a metropolitan site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Amanda Arnold Elem has ticked down 34%, going from 606 students in 2018 to 399 in 2025. The Asian share of enrollment fell from 9% to 5% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.8:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 today.

On this page, members of the Amanda Arnold Elem community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.