Excellent
#149 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 8% in state
Horace Mann Elementary
Elementary School · Huntington Co Com Sch Corp · Huntington, IN
A Huntington Co Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2485 Waterworks Road, Huntington, IN 46750
- Math 38% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace Mann Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Horace Mann Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington), 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
$60,883
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Flint Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 438 | Compare → |
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.
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mann Elementary is listed in Huntington Co Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mann Elementary
Horace Mann Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington, IN, part of Huntington Co Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace Mann Elementary
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary serve?
Horace Mann Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary?
Horace Mann Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horace Mann Elementary rank in IN?
Horace Mann Elementary ranks #149 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Horace Mann Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mann Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Horace Mann Elementary a charter school?
No, Horace Mann Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace Mann Elementary a Title I school?
No, Horace Mann Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace Mann Elementary?
72.4% of students at Horace Mann Elementary 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Huntington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (260) 356-5464
- Area population (ZIP 46750)
- 27,341
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46750; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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