- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
Horace Mann Community School
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126002716
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Community School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Community School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Community School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Horace Mann Community School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 340126002716 · Bayonne, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 14:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
Horace Mann Community School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayonne High S
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- William Shemin
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- Walter F. Robi 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- This school 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- Washington Com 691
Washington Community School #9
691 students
What this shows Horace Mann Community School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Community School compares
Horace Mann Community School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 11.4%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Horace Mann Community School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School #9 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Community School
How many students attend Horace Mann Community School?
Horace Mann Community School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Community School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Community School?
42.8% of students at Horace Mann Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Community School?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Community School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Community School?
Horace Mann Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horace Mann Community School rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Community School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides Horace Mann Community School, Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students), William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students), and Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.