Marlatt Elem vs Nieman Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlatt Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Nieman Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students
| Measure | Marlatt Elem Manhattan, Kansas | Nieman Elem Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 686 | #469 of 686 |
| National rank | #15992 of 50,301 | #33440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 454 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Manhattan | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marlatt Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 37.8).
- •Marlatt Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Marlatt Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Marlatt Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Nieman Elem does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Nieman Elem is the larger school with 456 students compared with 454.
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 Marlatt Elem better than Nieman Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Marlatt Elem ranks higher (63.2 vs 37.8 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 Marlatt Elem and Nieman Elem?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marlatt Elem: 454. Nieman Elem: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marlatt Elem and Nieman Elem rank in Kansas?
Marlatt Elem is 153rd of 686 and Nieman Elem is 469th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).