Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary - 21 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
12%
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
5%
Black
(15-16)22%
3%
White
(15-16)68%
75%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 21?
114 students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 21.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Horace Mann Elementary - 21 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary - 21?
Horace Mann Elementary - 21 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary - 21 offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary - 21 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary - 21 part of?
Horace Mann Elementary - 21 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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