- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melrose, MA
Horace Mann
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250762001191
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 254
- students enrolled
Horace Mann has class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA.
School address
District: Melrose · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250762001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Horace Mann grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 250762001191 · Melrose, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose High (967 students)
Horace Mann grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.5 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
- Melrose High
Melrose High
967 students
- Melrose Middle
Melrose Middle
886 students
- Roosevelt
Roosevelt
406 students
- Lincoln
Lincoln
404 students
- Winthrop
Winthrop
392 students
- This school 254
Horace Mann
254 students
What this shows Horace Mann reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann compares
Horace Mann is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Horace Mann is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Melrose reports $16,829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winthrop | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Melrose
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Winthrop
Standard public school
392 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert Clark Hoover
Standard public school
260 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann
How many students attend Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melrose, MA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann is 16.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Melrose, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horace Mann rank among elementary schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Melrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Melrose?
Besides Horace Mann, Melrose also operates Melrose High (967 students), Melrose Middle (886 students), and Roosevelt (406 students). See the Melrose district page for the complete list.