Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary - 07's student population of 284 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
40%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
25%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Elementary - 07's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is ranked #618 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary - 07 often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07is often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Elementary - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
284 students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary - 07 offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary - 07 part of?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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