Below Average
#1836 of 2,221 schools in MO
Horace Mann Elem.
Elementary School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO
A Springfield R-xii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3745 S BROADWAY, Springfield, MO 65807
- Math 32% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace Mann Elem. score 38% 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 down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$50,271
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| New Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Springfield Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Springfield R-xii
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #49 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mann Elem. is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mann Elem.
Horace Mann Elem. is a public elementary school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,836 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Horace Mann Elem.?
Horace Mann Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem. is 13.7:1. 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 #1,836 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Horace Mann Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mann Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% 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.?
69.5% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 523-4400
- Area population (ZIP 65807)
- 56,680
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 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 65807; 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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