- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, WV
Horace Mann Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000406
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 385
- students enrolled
Horace Mann Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Horace Mann Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 540060000406 · Charleston, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Horace Mann Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 385
Horace Mann Middle School
385 students
What this shows Horace Mann Middle School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Middle School compares
Horace Mann Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Horace Mann Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Middle School
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle School?
Horace Mann Middle School has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 13% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Middle School?
Horace Mann Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Horace Mann Middle School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.