Enrollment
978
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Bergen, NJ
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341146002886
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Bergen · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Bergen, NJ.
School address
District: North Bergen School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341146002886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horace Mann Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horace Mann Elementary School
Horace Mann Elementary School is a large elementary school in North Bergen, New Jersey, enrolling 978 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 90% of state schools at 978 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Bergen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Polk Street School (213 students): Horace Mann Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
North Bergen School District also operates North Bergen High School (2,328 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (1,193 students) alongside Horace Mann Elementary School.
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 School compares
Horace Mann Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 6.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Horace Mann Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Bergen School District, which includes Horace Mann Elementary School.
$21,267
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 57.0%
Federal 9.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Fulton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in North Bergen
1 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 New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~978 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Elementary School
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has 978 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Bergen, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Horace Mann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in North Bergen, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horace Mann Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Bergen?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Bergen, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Bergen on the city page.
Is Horace Mann Elementary School a good school?
Horace Mann Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 North Bergen School District?
Besides Horace Mann Elementary School, North Bergen School District also operates North Bergen High School (2,328 students), Lincoln Elementary School (1,193 students), and Robert Fulton Elementary School (938 students). See the North Bergen School District district page for the complete list.
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