Enrollment
617
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horace Mann Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horace Mann Middle
Horace Mann Middle is a large middle school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, enrolling 617 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 617 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sheboygan's middle schools, it stands alongside Urban Middle (568 students): Horace Mann Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.9:1).
Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students) and South High (1,075 students) alongside Horace Mann Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horace Mann Middle compares
Horace Mann Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheboygan Area School District, which includes Horace Mann Middle.
$13,944
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.3%
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.
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
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Horace Mann Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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