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#191 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 5% in state

Horace Mann Elem School

Elementary School · Oak Park Esd 97 · Oak Park, IL

An Oak Park Esd 97 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

921 N Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$23,483
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Horace Mann Elem School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Horace Mann Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,941/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,414

Median home value

$450,700

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

71.3%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Oliver W Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.5 mi534Compare →
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oak Park Esd 97

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$23,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horace Mann Elem School is listed in Oak Park ESD 97; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horace Mann Elem School

Horace Mann Elem School is a public elementary school in Oak Park, IL, part of Oak Park Esd 97, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horace Mann Elem School

What grades does Horace Mann Elem School serve?

Horace Mann Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Horace Mann Elem School?

Horace Mann Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horace Mann Elem School rank in IL?

Horace Mann Elem School ranks #191 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Horace Mann Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Horace Mann Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Horace Mann Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann Elem School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Horace Mann Elem School a charter school?

No, Horace Mann Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Horace Mann Elem School a Title I school?

No, Horace Mann Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace Mann Elem School?

5.5% of students at Horace Mann Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 60302)
32,589
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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