Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 70-74% (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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#486 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
11%
7%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 #486 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School, James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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?
251 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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