Lee Elem vs Theo Roosevelt Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Theo Roosevelt Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Lee Elem Manhattan, Kansas | Theo Roosevelt Elem Manhattan, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 686 | #395 of 686 |
| National rank | #22915 of 50,301 | #29358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Manhattan | Manhattan |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 43.9).
- •Lee Elem does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Theo Roosevelt Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Theo Roosevelt Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 69.6%).
- •Lee Elem does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 24.6).
- •Theo Roosevelt Elem is the larger school with 468 students compared with 299.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lee Elem better than Theo Roosevelt Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Elem ranks higher (53.2 vs 43.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lee Elem and Theo Roosevelt Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Manhattan in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee Elem: 299. Theo Roosevelt Elem: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee Elem and Theo Roosevelt Elem rank in Kansas?
Lee Elem is 249th of 686 and Theo Roosevelt Elem is 395th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).