- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedalia, MO
Horace Mann Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292783001704
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Sedalia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elem. ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Horace Mann Elem. shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292783001704 · Sedalia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11.5:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students)
Horace Mann Elem. shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smith-Cotton H
Smith-Cotton High School
1,551 students
- Smith Cotton J
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
1,133 students
- Skyline Elem. 483
Skyline Elem.
483 students
- Heber Hunt Ele 448
Heber Hunt Elem.
448 students
- Parkview Elem. 447
Parkview Elem.
447 students
- This school 276
Horace Mann Elem.
276 students
What this shows Horace Mann Elem. reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Elem. compares
Horace Mann Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$10,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Horace Mann Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedalia 200 reports $10,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith-Cotton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Cotton Junior High Schl | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heber Hunt Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Elem.
How many students attend Horace Mann Elem.?
Horace Mann Elem. has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedalia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elem. is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Elem.?
59.6% of students at Horace Mann Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Elem. is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Sedalia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Elem.?
Horace Mann Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in Sedalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elem. ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sedalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedalia 200?
Besides Horace Mann Elem., Sedalia 200 also operates Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students), Smith Cotton Junior High Schl (1,133 students), and Skyline Elem. (483 students). See the Sedalia 200 district page for the complete list.