What Manhattan-ogden School District does

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 (USD 383) is a public K-12 school district organized under Kansas state law, serving the cities of Manhattan and Ogden across Riley and Pottawatomie Counties. The district operates 16 schools: Manhattan High School, two middle schools (Dwight D. Eisenhower and Susan B. Anthony), ten elementary schools (Amanda Arnold, Bluemont, Frank V. Bergman, Lee, Marlatt, Northview, Ogden, Oliver Brown, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson), two early learning centers (College Hill and Eugene Field), and the Manhattan Virtual Academy. Governance rests with a seven-member elected Board of Education serving four-year staggered terms; the board adopted a Strategic Plan in August 2019. The first day of school for the 2026-2027 academic year is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

USD 383's technology stack is built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems: ParentSquare serves as the district-wide family communication platform with automatic enrollment for all families listed in Infinite Campus, the student information system used for registration, grading, and records. LINQ Connect handles meal payments and free/reduced lunch applications; ASQ and ASQ:SE are used for kindergarten developmental screenings. The district runs a 1:1 iPad program for students. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or research-stage technology products are disclosed.

The business model is tax-funded public education: primary funding flows from local property taxes, Kansas state education aid, and federal education programs. Free K-12 enrollment is provided to resident students. Supplementary fee-based revenue streams include textbook and material fees ($20-$56 annually, tiered by free/reduced meal status), technology rental ($13-$25), child nutrition ($0.30-$3.90 per meal), early learning tuition ($75-$600/month), before/after school care, summer STEM camp ($15-$120), and summer driver's education ($100-$450). These fee streams are minor relative to tax funding and serve primarily as cost recovery rather than profit centers. Nonresident enrollment is governed by Kansas open enrollment law; the board approved zero open enrollment slots for 2026-27.

Name

Manhattan-ogden School District

Legal name

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383

Website

https://usd383.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is a Kansas public K-12 district operating 16 schools across Manhattan and Ogden, serving resident students with free public education funded by property taxes and state aid, supplemented by fee-based early learning, nutrition, and summer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Special education services
• Child nutrition programs
• Public school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: USD 383 operates as a public school district funded through a combination of local property taxes, state education funding from Kansas, and federal education programs. As a public district, enrollment is free for resident students with fees assessed for specific services and materials.
2. Student Fees: The district collects various fees including textbook rental fees (K-5: $40, 6-8: $55, 9-12: $56), student material fees (K-5: $50, 6-12: $47), technology rental fees for grades 6-12 ($25), and various activity fees. Fee reductions available for students qualifying for free/reduced lunch programs.
3. Child Nutrition Program: The district operates a school nutrition program providing breakfast and lunch services. Meal prices: Full breakfast $1.95, reduced breakfast $0.30; Full lunch $3.90, reduced lunch $0.40. Some schools participate in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) providing free meals to all students.
4. Early Learning Program: Early childhood education services with monthly tuition: Half-day $150, Full-day $600. Additional programs include Before/After School Care (Half-day: $100, Full-day: $500) and reduced rate programs (Half-day: $75, Full-day: $300). IEP-only placements are provided at no charge.
5. Summer Programs: Fee-based summer programs including STEM Camp (pricing varies by weeks attended: 1 week $40, 2 weeks $80, 3 weeks $120, with reductions for fee-based students), Summer Drivers Education ($100-$450 depending on residency and fee status), and other enrichment activities.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

USD 383 is a public K-12 school district providing free education to resident students of Manhattan and Ogden, Kansas, operating 1 high school, 2 middle schools, 10 elementary schools, 2 early learning centers, and a virtual academy. Beyond standard K-12 instruction, the district sells fee-based supplementary services including early learning tuition, before/after school care, child nutrition meals, summer STEM camp, and summer drivers education. It supports special education, ESOL services, transportation for eligible students, and 1:1 iPad technology integration across the district.

Product overview

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 operates a comprehensive K-12 public education system serving Manhattan and Ogden, Kansas. The district comprises one high school (Manhattan High School), two middle schools (Dwight D. Eisenhower and Susan B. Anthony), ten elementary schools, two Early Learning Centers, and one virtual academy (Manhattan Virtual Academy). The district utilizes multiple third-party platforms including Infinite Campus for student information and registration, ParentSquare for family communications, LINQ Connect for meal management, and ASQonline for developmental screenings. Educational programs include standard academic curricula, special education services, early learning programs, summer STEM camps, and driver's education courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manhattan High School
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
• Susan B. Anthony Middle School
• Elementary Schools (10 campuses)
• Early Learning Centers
• Manhattan Virtual Academy
• Early Learning Program (tuition-based)
• Before/After School Care
• Summer STEM Camp
• Summer Drivers Education
• Child Nutrition Program

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1989 to receive and administer monetary gifts enhancing education in USD 383. Works with USD 383 Board of Education to maintain educational excellence. Provides scholarships, Goldstein Excellence in Education Award, and Early Expressions Art Show. Contact: PO Box 191, Manhattan, KS 66505-0191, (785) 587-8995.
• City of ManhattancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community resources and services coordination. Located in the primary city served by the district.
• City of OgdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community resources and services coordination. Located in the Ogden community served by the district.
• Riley CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partnership for district operations and community services. District primarily serves Riley County area.
• Pottawatomie CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partnership for district operations. District serves portions of Pottawatomie County.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict communication platform used for school-wide and district-wide announcements, direct messaging, calendar events, and emergency alerts. Supports 100+ languages via Google Translate integration.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for online registration, grade tracking, student records, and parent portal access. District student data management platform.
• LINQ ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeal management platform for viewing menus, adding lunch money, and applying for free/reduced lunch programs.
• ASQ/ASQ:SE (Ages & Stages Questionnaire)coreTechnology or IntegrationDevelopmental screening tools used for kindergarten readiness assessment covering communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills.
• Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for high school athletics and activities. Nonresident transfer students must meet KSHSAA eligibility requirements for participation in activities.
• Kansas State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing oversight, funding formulas, and regulatory compliance guidance for Kansas school districts.
• Kansas State Department of EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationState longitudinal data system requiring student data reporting in compliance with Kansas Student Data Privacy Act (2014).
• Greenbush - The Southeast Kansas Education Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) Student Survey for district-wide student wellness and prevention program assessment. IRB study oversight for student surveys.
• Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing behavioral health services data and survey oversight in partnership with KCTC student survey administration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wichita Public Schools (USD 259): Largest public K-12 unified school district in Kansas, operating a similarly comprehensive K-12 system with traditional schools, magnet programs, early learning, and virtual options — the most directly comparable Kansas district to USD 383 in terms of governance structure and service breadth.
• Olathe Public Schools (USD 233): Large Johnson County Kansas unified district serving a comparable suburban/commuter community profile, with K-12 schools, early childhood programs, and full athletic/activities offerings — directly comparable governance, funding, and program structure.
• Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512): Major Kansas K-12 unified district operating multiple high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools under a single elected board — structurally analogous to USD 383 with similar state-aid and property-tax funding dynamics.
• Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497): Kansas unified district anchored by a university town (University of Kansas) — a strong demographic analog to Manhattan's K-State-driven economy, with similar municipal, foundation, and KSDE relationships.
• Topeka Public Schools (USD 501): Another large Kansas unified K-12 district with traditional, early learning, and alternative/virtual programs — directly comparable operating model, funding sources, and KSDE regulatory environment.
• Blue Valley School District (USD 229): Johnson County Kansas unified district known for comprehensive K-12 programming and strong community foundation support — comparable in governance, breadth of programs, and reliance on local property tax + state aid.
• Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (USD 500): Urban Kansas unified K-12 district with extensive social services, ESOL, and federal Title I program overlap — comparable operating complexity and student-services footprint.

Regional players

• Geary County Schools (USD 475): Adjacent Kansas district serving Junction City and Fort Riley-adjacent communities — comparable military-influenced demographics and Kansas funding structure, though operating in a different geographic market.
• Wamego School District (USD 320): Neighboring Pottawatomie County district serving an overlapping geographic catchment — comparable small-city Kansas K-12 model with similar state-aid and property-tax funding mix.

Broad incumbents

• K12 Inc. (Stride Inc.): National K-12 online learning operator and former virtual-school management organization — comparable to USD 383's Manhattan Virtual Academy program at scale, though as a private for-profit rather than a public district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@manhattan-ogdenpublicschoo9154/streams
• Xx.com/usd383

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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