- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wichita, KS
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201299000333
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 201299000333 · Wichita, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 643
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
643 students
What this shows Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet compares
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 65% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
White 5.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Wichita
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maize South Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wheatland Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maize South Intermediate School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Standard public school
305 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
How many students attend Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
70.3% of students at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Dual Language Magnet rank among elementary schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.