Horace Mann Elementary School

Q: Is Horace Mann Elementary School a good school?

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks 376 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Horace Mann Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ottumwa, Iowa, serving 240 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with fluctuating proficiency rates and rankings compared to the state and nearby schools in the Ottumwa Community School District.

Horace Mann Elementary has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 62.08% White, 10.83% African American, 17.08% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 5.83% Pacific Islander, and 1.67% two or more races. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been generally lower than the state averages, they have been higher than the district averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has varied significantly, ranging from 167 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 376 out of 557 in 2023-2024.

When compared to other schools in the area, Eisenhower Elementary School consistently outperforms Horace Mann in academic proficiency, while Wilson Elementary School, the closest in proximity, has a more diverse student population but lower academic performance in some areas. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, but further investigation is needed to understand the specific challenges the school faces in providing a consistently high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501

(641) 684-4661

District: Ottumwa Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,776

Students who attend Horace Mann Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Evans Middle School
High:	Ottumwa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

19.1%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horace Mann Elementary School ranks worse than 67.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ottumwa Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.93. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (19.1%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary School is 14.7. 5 elementary schools in the Ottumwa Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Horace Mann Elementary School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horace Mann Elementary School is $13,776. 3 elementary schools in the Ottumwa Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Horace Mann Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ottumwa Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ottumwa Community School District 288^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horace Mann Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	35.24	494^th	626	21.1%
2013	52.53	355^th	624	43.1%
2014	44.90	417^th	603	30.8%
2015	43.52	433^rd	616	29.7%
2016	55.91	322^nd	599	46.2%
2017	45.89	378^th	574	34.1%
2018	44.02	379^th	567	33.2%
2019	45.80	368^th	603	39.0%
2021	61.13	229^th	567	59.6%
2022	70.82	167^th	574	70.9%
2023	48.52	337^th	565	40.4%
2024	42.93	376^th	557	32.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horace Mann Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	263	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1989	263	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1990	254	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1991	253	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1992	271	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1993	289	5	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	298
1994	281	7	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	295
1995	277	10	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1996	277	10	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1997	286	4	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1998	277	2	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1999	290	1	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2000	320	0	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	-21	311
2001	282	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2002	277	5	5	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2003	277	5	5	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2004	259	11	5	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
2005	256	9	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2006	267	7	1	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	270	7	4	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	317
2008	256	8	5	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	302
2009	262	8	6	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	307
2010	214	4	1	31	1	5	5	0	261
2011	202	3	1	37	0	5	6	0	254
2012	211	4	2	33	2	4	10	0	266
2013	221	3	0	33	1	3	15	0	276
2014	215	3	2	46	1	0	12	0	279
2015	196	9	1	38	1	2	12	0	259
2016	181	15	4	44	1	2	11	0	258
2017	155	12	4	47	1	2	8	0	229
2018	168	14	3	47	0	2	9	0	243
2019	156	17	2	56	3	12	7	0	253
2020	151	17	3	49	0	15	6	0	241
2021	148	16	5	35	1	11	2	0	218
2022	147	20	4	37	1	12	3	0	224
2023	149	26	6	41	0	14	4	0	240
2024	156	26	5	48	0	13	3	0	251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horace Mann Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	264	13.2	20.0	16.3
1989	264	14.5	18.2	11.4
1990	255	13.4	19.0	11.4
1991	254	13.4	18.9	10.6
1992	276	15.0	18.4	12.3
1993	298	13.0	22.9	11.7
1994	295	13.0	22.7	10.8
1995	294	14.5	20.3	13.3
1996	294	14.5	20.3	13.3
1997	300	16.0	18.8	8
1998	288	16.0	18.0	12.2
1999	300	16.0	18.8	15
2000	311	15.5	20.1	10.8
2001	294	15.5	19.0	16.3
2002	305	15.5	19.7	28.2
2003	305	15.5	19.7	28.2
2004	292	15.0	19.5	19.2
2005	285	20.0	14.3	34.7
2006	308	17.4	17.7	32.1
2007	317	17.4	18.2	34.4
2008	302	18.5	16.3	36.4
2009	307	19.7	15.6	47.6
2010	261	17.3	15.0	32.6
2011	254	19.0	13.3	36.6
2012	266	17.9	14.8	50.4
2013	276	17.0	16.1	47.5
2014	279	17.1	16.2	45.5
2015	259	17.0	15.2	42.5
2016	258	19.0	13.5	37.6
2017	229	19.1	11.9	37.1
2018	243	14.6	16.5	40.7
2019	253	14.8	17.0	53.8
2020	241	15.9	15.1	49.4
2021	218	17.9	12.1	15.1
2022	224	18.7	11.9	43.8
2023	240	15.9	15.0	38.8
2024	251	16.9	14.7	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horace Mann Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	264	13.2	20.0	16.3
1989	264	14.5	18.2	11.4
1990	255	13.4	19.0	11.4
1991	254	13.4	18.9	10.6
1992	276	15.0	18.4	12.3
1993	298	13.0	22.9	11.7
1994	295	13.0	22.7	10.8
1995	294	14.5	20.3	13.3
1996	294	14.5	20.3	13.3
1997	300	16.0	18.8	8
1998	288	16.0	18.0	12.2
1999	300	16.0	18.8	15
2000	311	15.5	20.1	10.8
2001	294	15.5	19.0	16.3
2002	305	15.5	19.7	28.2
2003	305	15.5	19.7	28.2
2004	292	15.0	19.5	19.2
2005	285	20.0	14.3	34.7
2006	308	17.4	17.7	32.1
2007	317	17.4	18.2	34.4
2008	302	18.5	16.3	36.4
2009	307	19.7	15.6	47.6
2010	261	17.3	15.0	32.6
2011	254	19.0	13.3	36.6
2012	266	17.9	14.8	50.4
2013	276	17.0	16.1	47.5
2014	279	17.1	16.2	45.5
2015	259	17.0	15.2	42.5
2016	258	19.0	13.5	37.6
2017	229	19.1	11.9	37.1
2018	243	14.6	16.5	40.7
2019	253	14.8	17.0	53.8
2020	241	15.9	15.1	49.4
2021	218	17.9	12.1	15.1
2022	224	18.7	11.9	43.8
2023	240	15.9	15.0	38.8
2024	251	16.9	14.7	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horace Mann Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,167 (8.5%)	$12,609 (91.5%)	$13,776

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horace Mann Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 368^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 337^th of 565 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horace Mann Elementary School)	52.9	58.5	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ottumwa Community School District)	56.6	48.8	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horace Mann Elementary School)	61.8	73.2	11.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ottumwa Community School District)	66.4	62.8	3.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horace Mann Elementary School)	70.7	76.2	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ottumwa Community School District)	56.5	62.4	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horace Mann Elementary School)	81	78.6	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ottumwa Community School District)	61.7	56.6	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horace Mann Elementary School)	64.4	64	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ottumwa Community School District)	53.8	52.4	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horace Mann Elementary School)	71.1	80	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ottumwa Community School District)	59.9	52.4	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	240	5.1%
African American	17	26	52.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	56	41	26.8%
Pacific Islander	12	14	16.7%
White	156	149	4.5%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	38.8%	15%

Schools Near Horace Mann Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	K-5	1523 N Court St	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4661	251	17	14.7	42.6%	156 (62.2%)	26 (10.4%)	48 (19.1%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	3 (1.2%)	42.9	376^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.5%		48.5	337^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.4%	39	39.5	82.9	66.7		60.5	82.9	61.9		61.9	$13,776	$1,167	$12,609
James Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N Benton	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5411	228	18	12.6	77.6%	82 (36.0%)	38 (16.7%)	49 (21.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (19.7%)	9 (3.9%)	7	527^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	517^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	48.3	38.2	53.3		58.6	35.3	26.7		30.0	$13,974	$1,218	$12,755
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-5	2624 Marilyn Rd	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-5617	243	18	13.5	32.5%	184 (75.7%)	16 (6.6%)	25 (10.3%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	66.3	188^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.2%		69.2	175^th of 565 public elementary schools	69.0%	13	73.0	88.4	67.7		81.1	81.4	75.0		58.1	$12,778	$1,167	$11,611
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 E. 4th St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5441	343	29	11.8	70.8%	113 (32.9%)	40 (11.7%)	102 (29.7%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	68 (19.8%)	5 (1.5%)	26.3	453^rd of 557 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.1	511^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.6%	58	64.7	52.9	60.0		72.5	31.4	64.4		42.2	$13,451	$1,167	$12,284
Douma Elementary School	Public	1-2	307 W. Mary St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4668	345	29	11.6	55.1%	173 (50.1%)	16 (4.6%)	96 (27.8%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.6%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$14,254	$1,164	$13,090
Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1306 W Williams	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-7179	593	26	22.8	45.0%	299 (50.4%)	66 (11.1%)	153 (25.8%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.2%)	14 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Liberty Elementary School	Public	3-6	50 Traxler Drive	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 682-4502	764	55	13.8	56.7%	381 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	200 (26.2%)	39 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (9.4%)	7 (0.9%)	7.5	522^nd of 557 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.8	528^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.5%	6	42.9	48.7	45.9	56.8	62.9	45.2	48.9	46.6	31.9	$13,867	$1,196	$12,671
Cardinal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5414 Hwy 16	Eldon	52554	Wapello County	Cardinal Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 652-3591	529	34	15.4	65.8%	462 (87.3%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.6%)	31.1	439^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.2	418^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.0%	21	43.5	76.5			55.3	70.4				$10,997	$435	$10,563
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	525 East Main Street	Fremont	52561	Mahaska County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 933-4211	113	10	11.2	32.7%	102 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$14,187	$580	$13,607
Blakesburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 S Wilson	Blakesburg	52536	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 938-2203	97	11	8.5	37.1%	93 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	39	392^nd of 557 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.2	424^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.0%	32		46.7	69.2	66.7		73.3	76.9	58.3	61.5	$13,338	$575	$12,764

Frequently Asked Questions about Horace Mann Elementary School

How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Horace Mann Elementary School.

What district is Horace Mann Elementary School in?

Ottumwa Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Horace Mann Elementary School?

Students at Horace Mann Elementary School are 62% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Horace Mann Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Horace Mann Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Evans Middle School
High : Ottumwa High School

Is Horace Mann Elementary School a good school?

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks 376^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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