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#131 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 7% in state

Horace Mann School

Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2001 ELEANOR AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55116

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Horace Mann School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Horace Mann 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 Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$83,156

Median home value

$405,900

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

59.8%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55116; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highland Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–80.3 mi410Compare →
Sunny Hollow MontessoriPrivate · tuition7.1PK–80.5 mi129Compare →
Lubavitch Cheder Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2PK–70.6 mi32Compare →
Nativity of Our Lord SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8PK–80.8 mi686Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#2 of 68
District spending per student
$21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horace Mann School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horace Mann School

Horace Mann School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horace Mann School

What grades does Horace Mann School serve?

Horace Mann School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Horace Mann School?

Horace Mann School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horace Mann School rank in MN?

Horace Mann School ranks #131 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Horace Mann School's MySchoolScout rating?

Horace Mann School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Horace Mann School a charter school?

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

Is Horace Mann School a Title I school?

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

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

22.7% of students at Horace Mann 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 55116)
26,099
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
41.2
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 · 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.
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 55116; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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