- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheboygan, WI
Horace Mann Middle
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551365001785
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Horace Mann Middle held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 551365001785 · Sheboygan, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
Horace Mann Middle held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. 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
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- This school
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- Wilson Element 472
Wilson Elementary
472 students
What this shows Horace Mann Middle reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann Middle compares
Horace Mann Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,962
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Asian 19.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Horace Mann Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Sheboygan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Urban Middle
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Farnsworth Middle
Standard public school
443 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Etude Middle
Standard public school
77 students 11:1 students per teacher
George D Warriner Middle
Standard public school
43 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Middle
How many students attend Horace Mann Middle?
Horace Mann Middle has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheboygan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Middle is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horace Mann Middle?
41.7% of students at Horace Mann Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann Middle?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann Middle is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann Middle?
Horace Mann Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Horace Mann Middle, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Urban Middle (568 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.