Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (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 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
60%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
260 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of Sedalia 200 School District.
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