Enrollment
182
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Island, IL
Horace Mann School
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170651005401
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Blue Island · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 182
- students enrolled
Horace Mann School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Blue Island, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651005401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horace Mann School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horace Mann School
Horace Mann School is a small combined-grade school in Blue Island, Illinois, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students) and Lincoln Elem School (342 students) alongside Horace Mann School.
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 School compares
Horace Mann School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 78.0%
African American 10.4%
White 9.9%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Horace Mann School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cook County Sd 130, which includes Horace Mann School.
$16,878
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace Mann School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~182 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann School
How many students attend Horace Mann School?
Horace Mann School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Island, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School is 20.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann School?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Blue Island, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann School?
Horace Mann School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Horace Mann School rank among public schools in Blue Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Blue Island, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blue Island on the city page.
Is Horace Mann School a good school?
Horace Mann School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois 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 Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Horace Mann School, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Lincoln Elem School (342 students), and Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.
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