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Amanda Arnold Elem

1435 Hudson, Manhattan, KS, 66503

Top 25% School in KANSAS

Ranked 45 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Amanda Arnold Elem

Amanda Arnold Elementary is a public K–5 school in Manhattan, Kansas, with about 419 students. The school has about 15 students for every teacher, which keeps class sizes small and gives students chances to get help that is specific to their needs. U.S. News says that Amanda Arnold Elementary does very well in school. 64% of students are proficient in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. The school encourages students to learn by offering structured academic programs, different kinds of instruction, and extra activities in all subjects. The district where Amanda Arnold Elementary is located is known for having warm, positive, and strong community support. The school's neighborhood is renowned for its safety, connectivity, and reasonably priced homes. Overall, Amanda Arnold Elementary has consistent academic results, a balanced learning environment, and promising strengths in core subject achievement, making it one of the best schools in Kansas.

Amanda Arnold Elem Contact Information

Address

1435 Hudson, Manhattan, KS, 66503

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Phone

(785) 587-2020

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 58% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
419
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Amanda Arnold Elem

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.16%
Asian 5.49%
Hispanic 10.98%
Black 8.11%
Two+ Races 10.02%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.16%
Asian
5.49%
Hispanic
10.98%
Black
8.11%
Two+ Races
10.02%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 419
51.07%
214 Female
48.93%
205 Male

Student Population

419 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Community Support: In March 2025, the school promoted the USD 383 FIT Closet, which provides essentials like coats and pants for students, showing strong local help for families in need.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to help kids be more creative?

Ans. The school encourages creativity by having students do projects, integrate art into their work, and lead activities.

Q2: How does the school help new students get used to life on campus?

Ans. Peer buddies, activities to help new students get used to school, and counselor check-ins all help new students feel at home.

Q3. Do students have chances to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can be part of safety patrols, lead roles in the classroom, and school ambassador programs.

Q4. Does the school have nights where families can get involved?

Ans. The school holds literacy nights, STEM nights, and cultural events on a regular basis to bring families together.

Q5. What does the school do to celebrate students' successes?

Ans. Students are honored with assemblies, certificates, and monthly awards for good character traits.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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