- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, MA
Horace Mann
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250501000738
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 407
- students enrolled
Horace Mann has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Franklin, MA.
School address
District: Franklin · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250501000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Horace Mann held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 250501000738 · Franklin, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (1,453 students)
Horace Mann held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
1,453 students
- Helen Keller E 560
Helen Keller Elementary
560 students
- This school 407
Horace Mann
407 students
- Oak Street Ele 398
Oak Street Elementary
398 students
- Remington Midd 358
Remington Middle
358 students
- J F Kennedy Me 341
J F Kennedy Memorial
341 students
What this shows Horace Mann reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann compares
Horace Mann 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$19,262
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 80.3%
Asian 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Horace Mann is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin reports $19,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Keller Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Remington Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Franklin
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann
How many students attend Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, MA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann is 11.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 26% 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?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 rank among middle schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Franklin, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin?
Besides Horace Mann, Franklin also operates Franklin High (1,453 students), Helen Keller Elementary (560 students), and Oak Street Elementary (398 students). See the Franklin district page for the complete list.