- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, CA
Horace Mann Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001938
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Horace Mann Elementary grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 061524001938 · Glendale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 26.9:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Horace Mann Elementary grew from 607 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 672
Horace Mann Elementary
672 students
What this shows Horace Mann Elementary reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Elementary compares
Horace Mann Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Horace Mann Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Keppel Elementary
Standard public school
955 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
R. D. White Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 26:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Balboa Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 25:1 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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Elementary
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary?
Horace Mann Elementary has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Elementary?
67.9% of students at Horace Mann Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Elementary is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Elementary?
Horace Mann Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horace Mann Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Horace Mann Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.