Very Good
#363 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Horace Mann Elem.
Elementary School · Sedalia 200 · Sedalia, MO
A Sedalia 200 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 W 16TH, Sedalia, MO 65301
- Math 50% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace Mann Elem. score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Horace Mann Elem. 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedalia), 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
$58,906
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber Hunt Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Elementary & High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| E W ThompsonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sedalia 200
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mann Elem. is listed in SEDALIA 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mann Elem.
Horace Mann Elem. is a public elementary school in Sedalia, MO, part of Sedalia 200, serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace Mann Elem.
What grades does Horace Mann Elem. serve?
Horace Mann Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Horace Mann Elem.?
Horace Mann Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem. is 9.6:1. 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. rank in MO?
Horace Mann Elem. ranks #363 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Horace Mann Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mann Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mann Elem. has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horace Mann Elem. a charter school?
No, Horace Mann Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace Mann Elem. a Title I school?
No, Horace Mann Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace Mann Elem.?
69.0% of students at Horace Mann Elem. 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pettis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (660) 826-6441
- Area population (ZIP 65301)
- 35,347
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 65301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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