At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
259
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
34%-17.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Manhattan Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Manhattan, Montana. The school enrolls 259 students. It is part of the Manhattan School district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
259 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictManhattan School
County30031
CityManhattan
ZIP59741
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301761000547
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment259
White92.4%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
Black / African American1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.4%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
1.7%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.