- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Horace Mann School
Federal NCES profile for Horace Mann School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360487000229
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace Mann School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace Mann School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Horace Mann School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 360487000229 · Binghamton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 8.2:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Binghamton High School (1,262 students)
Horace Mann School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Horace Mann School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Binghamton Hig
Binghamton High School
1,262 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
542 students
- East Middle Sc 465
East Middle School
465 students
- Benjamin Frank 403
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
403 students
- Macarthur Scho 399
Macarthur School
399 students
- This school 205
Horace Mann School
205 students
What this shows Horace Mann School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace Mann School compares
Horace Mann School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.2%
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
$27,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 14.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Horace Mann School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Binghamton City School District reports $27,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace Mann School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann School
How many students attend Horace Mann School?
Horace Mann School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 School?
72.0% of students at Horace Mann School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace Mann School?
The largest demographic group at Horace Mann School is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace Mann School?
Horace Mann School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horace Mann School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace Mann School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Binghamton City School District?
Besides Horace Mann School, Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students), West Middle School (542 students), and East Middle School (465 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.