Enrollment
254
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250762001191
Horace Mann — Melrose, MA
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Melrose · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horace Mann compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horace Mann reports 254 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Melrose spends $19,985 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.2% from local sources (property taxes), 28.0% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horace Mann compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,985
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 254 Top 21% in Massachusetts — larger than 79% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250762001191
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melrose, which includes Horace Mann.
$19,985
Per student
-30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 28.0%
Federal 7.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Melrose
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt
Standard public school
406 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln
Standard public school
404 students 14:1 students per teacher
Winthrop
Standard public school
392 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Herbert Clark Hoover
Standard public school
260 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann
How many students attend Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has 254 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Melrose, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann is 16.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann is White at 83.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Melrose, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.