- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, MA
Horace Mann Laboratory
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Laboratory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251038001658
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Laboratory earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 293
- students enrolled
Horace Mann Laboratory has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Laboratory ranks #4 of 4 schools in Salem, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Horace Mann Laboratory held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 251038001658 · Salem, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High (952 students)
Horace Mann Laboratory held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Laboratory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High
Salem High
952 students
- Collins Middle
Collins Middle
611 students
- Witchcraft Hei
Witchcraft Heights
455 students
- Saltonstall Sc
Saltonstall School
412 students
- Bates
Bates
410 students
- This school 293
Horace Mann Laboratory
293 students
What this shows Horace Mann Laboratory reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Laboratory compares
Horace Mann Laboratory held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$26,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 34.1%
African American 7.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Horace Mann Laboratory is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Salem reports $26,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Laboratory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Witchcraft Heights | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltonstall School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bates | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Laboratory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Salem
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Laboratory
How many students attend Horace Mann Laboratory?
Horace Mann Laboratory has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, MA. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Laboratory?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Laboratory is 11.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Laboratory?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Laboratory is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Salem, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Laboratory?
Horace Mann Laboratory has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Laboratory rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Laboratory ranks #4 of 4 schools in Salem, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem?
Besides Horace Mann Laboratory, Salem also operates Salem High (952 students), Collins Middle (611 students), and Witchcraft Heights (455 students). See the Salem district page for the complete list.