- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ottumwa, IA
Horace Mann Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192211001319
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Horace Mann Elementary School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 192211001319 · Ottumwa, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 16.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
Horace Mann Elementary School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- This school 250
Horace Mann Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Horace Mann Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Elementary School compares
Horace Mann Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 15.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.2%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Horace Mann Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ottumwa
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
633 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Douma Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
James Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 16.5:1 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Elementary School
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ottumwa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Horace Mann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ottumwa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Horace Mann Elementary School, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Evans Middle School (684 students), and Liberty Elementary School (633 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.