Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
213 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann Elementary School located?
Horace Mann Elementary School is located in the Mann neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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