- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Fond Du Lac, WI
Horace Mann High
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551074001399
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in North Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in North Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: North Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551074001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Horace Mann High held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 551074001399 · North Fond Du Lac, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students)
Horace Mann High held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendship Lea
Friendship Learning Elementary
612 students
- This school
Horace Mann High
453 students
- Bessie Allen M
Bessie Allen Middle
339 students
- Early Learning 84
Early Learning Center
84 students
- Treffert Way f 60
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind
60 students
What this shows Horace Mann High reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann High compares
Horace Mann High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Horace Mann High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for North Fond Du Lac School District reports $14,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Learning Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessie Allen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 84:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann High
How many students attend Horace Mann High?
Horace Mann High has 453 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann High?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 High?
33.5% of students at Horace Mann High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann High?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann High is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in North Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann High?
Horace Mann High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High rank among public schools in North Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in North Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Horace Mann High, North Fond Du Lac School District also operates Friendship Learning Elementary (612 students), Bessie Allen Middle (339 students), and Early Learning Center (84 students). See the North Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.