- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington, IN
Horace Mann Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180471002638
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Huntington, IN.
School address
District: Huntington Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180471002638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Horace Mann Elementary shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 180471002638 · Huntington, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 14.1:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington North High School (1,441 students)
Horace Mann Elementary shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Nor
Huntington North High School
1,441 students
- Crestview Midd
Crestview Middle School
596 students
- Riverview Scho 503
Riverview School
503 students
- Flint Springs 454
Flint Springs Elementary
454 students
- This school 438
Horace Mann Elementary
438 students
- Roanoke Elemen 402
Roanoke Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Horace Mann Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Elementary compares
Horace Mann Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$12,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Horace Mann Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntington Co Com Sch Corp reports $12,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flint Springs Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Elementary
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary?
Horace Mann Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Elementary?
60.5% of students at Horace Mann Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Elementary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Huntington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Elementary?
Horace Mann Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Huntington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Co Com Sch Corp?
Besides Horace Mann Elementary, Huntington Co Com Sch Corp also operates Huntington North High School (1,441 students), Crestview Middle School (596 students), and Riverview School (503 students). See the Huntington Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.