- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neenah, WI
Horace Mann Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551032000579
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Neenah · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI.
School address
District: Neenah Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551032000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
519 on latest CCD 551032000579 · Neenah, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 15.7:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Neenah High (2,013 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neenah High
Neenah High
2,013 students
- Shattuck Middl
Shattuck Middle
1,913 students
- This school 519
Horace Mann Middle
519 students
- Wilson Element 401
Wilson Elementary
401 students
- Tullar Element 343
Tullar Elementary
343 students
- Coolidge Eleme 329
Coolidge Elementary
329 students
What this shows Horace Mann Middle reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Middle compares
Horace Mann Middle vs Wisconsin and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neenah Joint School District reports $11,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shattuck Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tullar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Neenah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tullar Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Spring Road Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ace Alliance Charter Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.1:1 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Middle
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle?
Horace Mann Middle has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neenah, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Middle?
23.5% of students at Horace Mann Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Middle?
Horace Mann Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Neenah?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Neenah, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Neenah on the city page.
What other schools are in Neenah Joint School District?
Besides Horace Mann Middle, Neenah Joint School District also operates Neenah High (2,013 students), Shattuck Middle (1,913 students), and Wilson Elementary (401 students). See the Neenah Joint School District district page for the complete list.