Horace Mann Elementary School

150 Walt Whitman Blvd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#608 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Horace Mann Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horace Mann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horace Mann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Horace Mann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
33%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
50%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bret Harte Elementary School, James F. Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
257 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann Elementary School located?
Horace Mann Elementary School is located in the Ashland neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Ashland.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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