Enrollment
438
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horace Mann Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horace Mann Elementary
Horace Mann Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Huntington, Indiana, enrolling 438 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 459 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Huntington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Flint Springs Elementary (454 students): Horace Mann Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp also operates Huntington North High School (1,441 students) and Crestview Middle School (596 students) alongside Horace Mann Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horace Mann Elementary compares
Horace Mann Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Co Com Sch Corp, which includes Horace Mann Elementary.
$11,473
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 62.4%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Horace Mann Elementary a good school?
Horace Mann Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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